Submissions of fisheries-related data by CPCs are the backbone of the GFCM’s work. The Data Collection Reference Framework (DCRF) supports the formulation of sound scientific advice by GFCM subsidiary bodies. It provides indications for the collection of fisheries data by CPCs (DCRF manual) as well as tools for their transmission to the GFCM in a standardized way (online platform).

• 2025 data submission calendar | Support to CPCs in fulfilling their data obligations
• DCRF manual | Principles for the collection and submission of fisheries data by GFCM CPCs
• DCRF online platform | Online means for the transmission of national fisheries data to GFCM

The GFCM maintains a large amount of fisheries-related data collected through submissions from our CPCs. A subset of this information is made publicly available in line with the existing GFCM data confidentiality policies.

FISHERIES

FISHING FLEET & PORTS

Fishing vessels authorized to fish:

GFCM maps provide geographical information on the GFCM area of application.

• Geographical subareas 
• Statistical grid
• Fisheries Restricted Areas
• National fisheries closures

• Monitoring discards in Mediterranean and Black Sea fisheries
• Monitoring incidental catch of vulnerable species in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea
• Good practice guides for the handling of vulnerable species caught incidentally

• Aquaculture Experts Database
• Black Sea scientific database for researchers in fisheries
• Database on sensitive benthic habitats and species