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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 […]
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 […]
Aquarius project launches first call for €8.1m in funding to support marine and freshwater research. Led by Ireland’s Marine Institute, the AQUARIUS project has launched its first funding call, offering a […]
Enhanced regional cooperation for a common vision: sustainable fisheries and aquaculture in the Black Sea. Climate varies significantly across the Black Sea, and environmental changes can be sudden, driving fish […]
Bulgaria and Romania endorse EU Mission Ocean and Waters Charter. Two additional countries – Bulgaria and Romania – as well as some of their key regional and local stakeholders endorsed […]
EC new call for fisheries and aquaculture funding proposals. The European Commission has launched a new call for proposals funded under the European Maritime Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF). With EUR 5.7 […]
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 […]
Strengthening collective efforts to eradicate IUU fishing and ensure compliance. The General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) is gearing up to effectively curb illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing in […]
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 […]
Marine Institute to lead €14.5m Europe-wide project to facilitate marine and fresh water research. The Marine Institute is set to lead a major €14.5m Europe-wide project to offer free access to […]
Fisheries experts join forces as Fish Forum 2024 scales up science and innovation. More than 400 participants gathered this week in Antalya, Türkiye, with the common goal to scale up […]
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. […]
In seas and stomachs: bolstering the long-term viability of sea urchins. Supporting the economic and ecological role of this spiky but delicate creature. In the azure waters surrounding the Italian […]
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 […]
MedFish4Ever Awards celebrate regional innovation in fisheries and aquaculture. The GFCM High-level conference on MedFish4Ever initiatives: Transformative actions to address new challenges offered a fitting occasion to recognise outstanding new […]
GFCM launches the Black Sea scientific database for researchers in fisheries. The General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations […]
Research findings present new opportunities and challenges for coastlines. Mangroves are growing in areas historically dominated by salt marshes and oyster reefs. Invasive pacific oysters are replacing native blue mussels […]
MEPs approve new rules for fishing in the Mediterranean area. New measures include rules on measuring catches by recreational fisheries, alternatives to landing points for the European eel, and the […]
Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global opens its doors today in Barcelona for the largest edition in its history bringing the global seafood industry together. The largest seafood industry trade fair […]
Overfishing falls in the Mediterranean and Black Sea, but fisheries resources remain under significant stress. New UN report highlights the need for stronger management measures. Overfishing in the Mediterranean and […]
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