Sardinian fishermen clean up their seas
The fishing community in Sardinia has joined forces with scientists from Cagliari University and Fisheries Local Action Groups to remove marine waste from Sardinian waters. Recognising the shared threat to…
Boosting the long-term viability of sea urchins
The waters around the Italian island of Procida are the home of the stony, purple sea urchin (Paracentrotus lividus), an important herbivore, as well as prey for a number of…
Supporting the fight against IUU fishing in the Mediterranean
The European Fisheries Control Agency (EFCA) has launched an exchange programme to enhance cooperation and to promote sharing of expertise and best practices in the fight against Illegal, Unreported and…
Making use of a toxic invader
When the Suez Canal was opened 150 years ago, it brought many positive aspects for travel and trade. But it also opened a route for the mass migration of invasive…
Unified progress on Mediterranean and Black Sea fisheries and aquaculture
More than 20 states and the European Union have adopted 34 measures to ensure the conservation and sustainable use of marine living resources, as well as the sustainable development of…
MEPs back new management plan for bluefin tuna
Better rules on caging and fair distribution of bluefin tuna quotas among fleet segments are part of the new plan to manage bluefin tuna in the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean.…
Programme on sustainable aquaculture practices for the Mediterranean and the Black Sea
Following the success of its first activity for young women in aquaculture in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, held in 2022 in Tunisia, the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean…
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…
Spanish federation slams Commissioner’s failure to recognise industry’s sacrifices
Despite positive news that came out of the recent Council of Ministers for fishermen operating from Spain’s Atlantic coast, hard times are still here for Mediterranean fishermen, according to industry…
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…