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Mediterranean sharks continue to decline despite conservation progress, study suggests Overfishing, illegal fishing and increasing marketing of shark meat pose significant threats to the more than 80 species of sharks […]
Mediterranean and Black Sea Countries align on shared vision for sustainable aquaculture in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea. Climate and economic resilience, governance, innovation, research, data collection and animal welfare […]
European Social Partners issue urgent call to protect Mediterranean coastal fishing communities. The European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF), Europêche and COGECA – European fisheries social partners – jointly adopted a resolution […]
Countries unite to bolster efforts for sustainable fisheries and aquaculture in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea. Last week, 20 countries and the European Union made significant strides towards enhancing the […]
ASC Greece Discovery Tour an immersive Mediterranean aquaculture experience. Last month, Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) hosted eight retail seafood buyers and North American journalists in Greece for a four-day, bespoke, […]
EC proposes a first set of fishing opportunities for 2025 in the Mediterranean and Black Seas. The European Commission has adopted its proposal for fishing opportunities for 2025 for the Mediterranean and […]
Fish stocks start to recover in the Western Mediterranean Sea. The European Commission has published a report on the implementation of the Western Mediterranean multi-annual management plan for demersal fish […]
Pescatourism: cooperation opportunity for Mediterranean fisheries. From the shores of Sardinia to the coasts of Greece, fishers are embarking on new adventures to make their trade known to the wider […]
The European Fisheries Control Agency (EFCA) is coordinating the fisheries control for bluefin tuna campaign in the framework of its Joint Deployment Plan (JDP) from the end of May until […]
Funding pledge for protection of Mediterranean Sea In a landmark move to safeguard the ecological integrity of the Mediterranean Sea, philanthropic organisations aim to contribute to the ambitious goal of […]
The unique innovation and capacity building centre in La Rapita, Spain, brought by the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean and the Departament d’Acció Climàtica, Alimentació i Agenda Rural, will […]
Launch of support in fight against IUU fishing in the Mediterranean. The European Fisheries Control Agency (EFCA), in the context of the European Union funded e-FishMed project, has launched an […]
Recovery plan for European eel population in the Mediterranean. Coordinated management plan aims to promote the recovery of the European eel population in the Mediterranean The GFCM conducted a comprehensive […]
Conserving sharks in the Mediterranean In October 2023, the project LIFE European Sharks project started with one objective in mind: safeguarding Mediterranean sharks and rays. As stated by the project coordinator Eleonora de […]
EU agrees fishing opportunities for Mediterranean and Black Sea. For the western Mediterranean, the Ministers agreed to continue the implementation of the EU multiannual management plan (MAP) for demersal stocks, adopted in […]
COP23: Good news for marine species and climate action in the Mediterranean. WWF celebrates decision by Mediterranean countries gathered at the 23rd COP of the Barcelona Convention in Portoroz (Slovenia) […]
Overfishing in the Mediterranean and Black Sea falls to lowest level in a decade. New FAO-GFCM report also includes for the first time data on the region’s marine aquaculture sector. […]
New Mediterranean and Black Sea fishing gear catalogue: a milestone for fisheries management. The Mediterranean and the Black Sea are home to a very diverse fishing sector and host a […]
MedReAct urges ‘MedFish4Ever’ to take concrete steps to recover Mediterranean fish stocks and habitats. Ministers from Mediterranean States will convene in Malta on October 4th to review the progress made […]
Mediterranean salmon tray bake. Norwegian salmon is a versatile ingredient, that goes perfectly with flavours from all over the world! Why not try this dish inspired by the Mediterranean kitchen? It’s […]
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