Sustainable aquaculture training for young women
Following the success of its first training for young women in aquaculture in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, held in 2022 in Tunisia, the General Fisheries Commission for the…
Farmed seafood for all tastes
A workshop promoting the social acceptability of aquaculture in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea and showcasing the gastronomic potential of farmed aquatic species has taken place in Lyon. Jointly…
Updates proposed to 2023 Med and Black Sea fishing opportunities
The European Commission has completed a proposal for the 2023 fishing opportunities in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, adding elements missing from the initial proposal, in particular, fishing opportunities…
GFCM-Lex project takes stock of achievements, with region-wide framework in place
The General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) of the FAO, in collaboration with the Lakes and Fish Resources Protection and Development Agency of Egypt and with the financial support…
Restoring the Mediterranean’s sea urchins
The historic castles, churches and pastel-coloured port towns lining the shores of the small volcanic island of Procida in the Bay of Naples have earned it the award of the…
Empowering women for roles in aquaculture
The General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) has organised training in sustainable aquaculture techniques for young women from Mediterranean and Black Sea countries to encourage them to take leadership…
Training for sustainable aquaculture practice
A collaboration between the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM), Tunisia’s Ministry of Agriculture and local communities and farmers aims to provide training in sustainable aquaculture practices for young…
New protection measures in the Gulf of Lion
France and Spain are set to roll out stricter measures in the Gulf of Lion to protect marine stocks and habitats as part of conservation efforts supported by the General…
GFCM unveils ambitious programme for Mediterranean
The General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has unveiled MedSea4Fish – an ambitious long-term programme expected to serve as a…
New strategy for Mediterranean and Black Sea
An ambitious commitment adopted by 22 countries plus the European Union aims to secure a sustainable future for fisheries and aquaculture in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea. Announcing the…
