For the identification and choosing of the area of intervention regarding the Fishery Areas the focus was given to fishing and aquaculture areas with criteria defined by the Operational Program "Sea» 2014 to 2020. "Fishing and aquaculture areas" are considered the municipalities and communities bordering the sea and where a relatively substantial proportion of the population engages in fishing and aquaculture activities or there is a relatively substantial proportion of fishery products produced. The term "fishing activity" means the sector of the economy including all activities of production, processing and marketing of fishing and aquaculture products.