SMAC is a research program on the Eastern Chanel sole (Solea solea). The objective is to increase our knowledge of the ecology and exploitation of this stock in order to improve its management. This program is funded by France Filière Pêche and the "Direction des pêches maritimes et de l'aquaculture". 3 research institutes are involved: IFREMER, Agrocampus Ouest and the UMR BOREA, as well as 3 producer organisations: FROM Nord, CME and OPBN, and the 3 fishermen committees in the region: CRPM Nord Pas de Calais Picardie and Haute et Basse Normandie.
