This is primarily due to differences in payments to the sector resulting from phasing out the previous operational program for the period 2007-2013 and phasing in the new one, as well as differences in reporting, especially in terms of funds allocated to research and development. The main efforts in fisheries management are associated with improving the functioning of the system. In the review period, Denmark progressed on a new scheme for coastal fisheries that will go into effect in 2017. Under the new management, there will be additional quotas added for cod, sole and plaice.