General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean - GFCM

GFCM recommendations and resolutions

The GFCM adopts and implements measures for the management and conservation of Mediterranean and Black Sea marine living resources as well as for aquaculture development. Compliance with the GFCM decisions is regularly assessed and ensured by the Compliance Committee.


The Compendium of GFCM Decisions gathers all recommendations, resolutions and other decisions (e.g. guidelines) adopted by the GFCM since 1976.

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Interactive table of recent GFCM decisions (2005-2022)  

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YearTypeCategoryNumberTitleEnglish versionFrench version
2022RecMCSGFCM/45/2022/17on information contained in the GFCM record of authorized vessels over 15 metres in the GFCM area of application, amending Recommendation GFCM/33/2009/6 and repealing Recommendation GFCM/44/2021/18 EnFr
2022Res GFCM/45/2022/1on empowering women in the aquaculture sector EnFr
2022Res GFCM/45/2022/2on a research programme on jellyfish in the western Mediterranean (geographical subareas 1 to 3) EnFr
2022Res GFCM/45/2022/3on the implementation of the Regional Plan of Action for Small-Scale Fisheries in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea EnFr
2022Res GFCM/45/2022/4on the launch of a roadmap for the establishment of a fisheries restricted area in the Cabliers coral mounds in the Alboran Sea with a view to adopting adequate protection and management measuresEnFr
2022RecCMGFCM/45/2022/1on a multiannual management plan for European eel in the Mediterranean Sea, amending Recommendation GFCM/42/2018/1 EnFr
2022RecCMGFCM/45/2022/2on a management plan for the sustainable exploitation of red coral in the Mediterranean Sea, amending Recommendation GFCM/43/2019/4 EnFr
2022RecCMGFCM/45/2022/3on a multiannual management plan for the sustainable exploitation of blackspot seabream in the Alboran Sea (geographical subareas 1 to 3), repealing Recommendations GFCM/44/2021/4, GFCM/43/2019/2 and GFCM/41/2017/2EnFr
2022RecCMGFCM/45/2022/4on a multiannual management plan for the sustainable exploitation of demersal stocks in the Strait of Sicily (geographical subareas 12 to 16), repealing Recommendations GFCM/44/2021/12 and GFCM/42/2018/5EnFr
2022RecCMGFCM/45/2022/5on a multiannual management plan for the sustainable exploitation of giant red shrimp and blue and red shrimp stocks in the Strait of Sicily (geographical subareas 12 to 16), repealing Recommendations GFCM/44/2021/7 and GFCM/43/2019/6EnFr
2022RecCMGFCM/45/2022/6on a multiannual management plan for the sustainable exploitation of giant red shrimp and blue and red shrimp stocks in the Ionian Sea (geographical subareas 19 to 21), repealing Recommendations GFCM/44/2021/8 and GFCM/42/2018/4 EnFr
2022RecCMGFCM/45/2022/7on a multiannual management plan for sustainable demersal trawl fisheries targeting giant red shrimp and blue and red shrimp in the Levant Sea (geographical subareas 24 to 27), repealing Recommendation GFCM/42/2018/3 EnFr
2022RecCMGFCM/45/2022/8on the implementation of a fishing effort regime for key demersal stocks in the Adriatic Sea (geographical subareas 17 and 18) in 2023, stemming from Recommendation GFCM/43/2019/5EnFr
2022RecCMGFCM/45/2022/9on a multiannual management plan for turbot fisheries in the Black Sea (geographical subarea 29), amending Recommendation GFCM/43/2019/3EnFr
2022RecCMGFCM/45/2022/10on a regional research programme for rapa whelk fisheries in the Black Sea (geographical subarea 29), amending Recommendation GFCM/42/2018/9 EnFr
2022RecCMGFCM/45/2022/11on the establishment of a set of minimum standards for fisheries restricted areas in the GFCM area of applicationEnFr
2022RecCMGFCM/45/2022/12on the establishment of a set of minimum rules for sustainable recreational fisheries in the Mediterranean Sea EnFr
2022RecMCSGFCM/45/2022/13on the establishment of a GFCM logbook, amending Recommendation GFCM/35/2011/1 EnFr
2022RecMCSGFCM/45/2022/14on the regulation of transshipment in the GFCM area of application EnFr
2022RecMCSGFCM/45/2022/15on an international joint inspection and surveillance scheme outside the waters under national jurisdiction in the Strait of Sicily (geographical subareas 12 to 16), amending Recommendation GFCM/41/2017/8 and repealing Recommendation GFCM/42/2018/6EnFr
2022RecMCSGFCM/45/2022/16on an international joint inspection and surveillance scheme outside the waters under national jurisdiction in the Ionian Sea (geographical subareas 19 to 21)EnFr
2021RecCMGFCM/44/2021/1on the establishment of a fishing effort regime for key demersal stocks in the Adriatic Sea (geographical subareas 17 and 18)EnFr
2021RecCMGFCM/44/2021/2on the establishment of a fisheries restricted area in the Jabuka/Pomo Pit in the Adriatic Sea (geographical subarea 17), amending Recommendation GFCM/41/2017/3EnFr
2021RecCMGFCM/44/2021/3Recommendation GFCM/44/2021/3 on the establishment of a fisheries restricted area in the Bari Canyon in the southern Adriatic Sea (geographical subarea 18)EnFr
2021RecCMGFCM/44/2021/4on a management plan for the sustainable exploitation of blackspot seabream in the Alboran Sea (geographical subareas 1 to 3), amending Recommendation GFCM/43/2019/2EnFr
2021RecCMGFCM/44/2021/5 on the establishment of a fisheries restricted area to protect spawning aggregations and deep-sea sensitive habitats in the Gulf of Lion (geographical subarea 7), repealing Recommendation GFCM/33/2009/1EnFr
2021RecCMGFCM/44/2021/6on a multiannual management plan for sustainable trawl fisheries targeting giant red shrimp and blue and red shrimp in the Levant Sea (geographical subareas 24 to 27), amending Recommendation GFCM/42/2018/3EnFr
2021RecCMGFCM/44/2021/7on management measures for sustainable trawl fisheries targeting giant red shrimp and blue and red shrimp in the Strait of Sicily (geographical subareas 12 to 16), amending Recommendation GFCM/43/2019/6EnFr
2021RecCMGFCM/44/2021/8 on a multiannual management plan for sustainable trawl fisheries targeting giant red shrimp and blue and red shrimp in the Ionian Sea (geographical subareas 19 to 21), amending Recommendation GFCM/42/2018/4EnFr
2021RecCMGFCM/44/2021/9on management measures for the sustainable exploitation of sprat in the Black Sea (geographical subarea 29)EnFr
2021RecCMGFCM/44/2021/10on management measures for sustainable piked dogfish fisheries in the Black Sea (geographical subarea 29)EnFr
2021RecCMGFCM/44/2021/11on management measures for the use of anchored fish aggregating devices in common dolphinfish fisheries in the Mediterranean Sea, amending Recommendation GFCM/43/2019/1EnFr
2021RecCMGFCM/44/2021/12on a multiannual management plan for bottom trawl fisheries exploiting demersal stocks in the Strait of Sicily (geographical subareas 12 to 16), amending Recommendation GFCM/42/2018/5EnFr
2021RecCMGFCM/44/2021/13on the mitigation of fisheries impacts for the conservation of seabirds in the Mediterranean SeaEnFr
2021RecCMGFCM/44/2021/14on the mitigation of fisheries impacts for the conservation of sea turtlesEnFr
2021RecCMGFCM/44/2021/15on the mitigation of fisheries impacts for the conservation of cetaceansEnFr
2021RecCMGFCM/44/2021/16on additional mitigation measures for the conservation of elasmobranchs in the Mediterranean SeaEnFr
2021RecCMGFCM/44/2021/17on a catch certificate scheme for turbot in the Black Sea (geographical subarea 29)EnFr
2021RecMCSGFCM/44/2021/18on the establishment of a GFCM record of authorized vessels over 15 metres in the GFCM area of application, amending Recommendation GFCM/33/2009/6EnFr
2021RecMCSGFCM/44/2021/19on the establishment of a list of vessels presumed to have carried out illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, repealing Recommendation GFCM/33/2009/8EnFr
2021RecCMGFCM/44/2021/20on a multiannual management plan for the sustainable exploitation of small pelagic stocks in the Adriatic Sea (geographical subareas 17 and 18EnFr
2021RecMCSGFCM/44/2021/21on vessel sightingsEnFr
2021Res GFCM/44/2021/1on the reporting of information on non-indigenous species used in aquacultureEnFr
2021Res GFCM/44/2021/2on the definition of a minimum conservation reference size for priority stocks in the Mediterranean SeaEnFr
2021Res GFCM/44/2021/3on a roadmap for the establishment of a fisheries restricted area in the southern Adriatic Sea (geographical subarea 18)EnFr
2021Res GFCM/44/2021/4on a pilot project for the control and inspection of common dolphinfish fisheriesEnFr
2021Res GFCM/44/2021/5on the mitigation of fisheries impacts for the conservation of sturgeons in the Black Sea (geographical subarea 29)EnFr
2021Res GFCM/44/2021/6on the application of an International Maritime Organization number, amending Resolution GFCM/41/2017/6EnFr
2021Res GFCM/44/2021/7on the implementation of a winch sensor system for demersal fisheries in the Adriatic Sea (geographical subareas 17 and 18)EnFr
2021Res GFCM/44/2021/8on the implementation of a vessel monitoring systemEnFr
2021Res GFCM/44/2021/9on the implementation of an electronic logbookEnFr
2021Res GFCM/44/2021/10 on flag state performanceEnFr
2021Res GFCM/44/2021/11on the follow-up of the second GFCM performance reviewEnFr
2021Res GFCM/44/2021/12on a GFCM 2030 Strategy for sustainable fisheries and aquaculture in the Mediterranean and the Black SeaEnFr
2021Res GFCM/44/2021/13on appropriate measures to deter non-complianceEnFr
2021Res GFCM/44/2021/14on abandoned, lost or otherwise discarded fishing gearEnFr
2019RecCMGFCM/43/2019/1on a set of management measures for the use of anchored fish aggregating devices in common dolphinfish fisheries in the Mediterranean SeaEnFr
2019RecCMGFCM/43/2019/2on a management plan for the sustainable exploitation of blackspot seabream in the Alboran Sea (geographical subareas 1 to 3)EnFr
2019RecCMGFCM/43/2019/3amending Recommendation GFCM/41/2017/4 on a multiannual management plan for turbot fisheries in the Black Sea (geographical subarea 29)EnFr
2019RecCMGFCM/43/2019/4on a management plan for the sustainable exploitation of red coral in the Mediterranean SeaEnFr
2019RecCMGFCM/43/2019/5on a multiannual management plan for sustainable demersal fisheries in the Adriatic Sea (geographical subareas 17 and 18)EnFr
2019RecCMGFCM/43/2019/6on management measures for sustainable trawl fisheries targeting giant red shrimp and blue and red shrimp in the Strait of Sicily (geographical subareas 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16)EnFr
2019RecMCSGFCM/43/2019/7on information on access agreements in the GFCM area of applicationEnFr
2019RecMCSGFCM/43/2019/8on the establishment of a list of vessels presumed to have carried out illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing in the GFCM area of application, amending Recommendation GFCM/33/2009/8EnFr
2019Res GFCM/43/2019/1on the mapping of measures applicable to fisheries restricted areas in the GFCM area of applicationEnFr
2019Res GFCM/43/2019/2on enhancing the conservation of cetaceans in the GFCM area of applicationEnFr
2019Res GFCM/43/2019/3on the implementation of a vessel monitoring system and an electronic logbook in the GFCM area of applicationEnFr
2019Res GFCM/43/2019/4on the ban of single-use plastics in all GFCM meetingsEnFr
2019Res GFCM/43/2019/5on a compliance assessment scheme for the implementation of Recommendation GFCM/38/2014/2 concerning the identification of non-complianceEnFr
2019Res GFCM/43/2019/6on the establishment of a set of measures to protect vulnerable marine ecosystems formed by cnidarian (coral) communities in the Mediterranean SeaEnFr
2019Res GFCM/43/2019/7amending Resolution GFCM/41/2017/3 on the reactivation of the Working Group on Fishing TechnologyEnFr
2018RecCMGFCM/42/2018/1on a multiannual management plan for European eel in the Mediterranean SeaEnFr
2018RecCMGFCM/42/2018/2on fisheries management measures for the conservation of sharks and rays in the GFCM area of application, amending Recommendation GFCM/36/2012/3EnFr
2018RecCMGFCM/42/2018/3on a multiannual management plan for sustainable trawl fisheries targeting giant red shrimp and blue and red shrimp in the Levant Sea (geographical subareas 24, 25, 26 and 27)EnFr
2018RecCMGFCM/42/2018/4on a multiannual management plan for sustainable trawl fisheries targeting giant red shrimp and blue and red shrimp in the Ionian Sea (geographical subareas 19, 20 and 21)EnFr
2018RecCMGFCM/42/2018/5on a multiannual management plan for bottom trawl fisheries exploiting demersal stocks in the Strait of Sicily (geographical subareas 12 to 16), repealing Recommendations GFCM/39/2015/2 and GFCM/40/2016/4EnFr
2018RecMCSGFCM/42/2018/6on an international joint inspection and surveillance scheme outside the waters under national jurisdiction in the Strait of Sicily (geographical subareas 12 to 16), amending Recommendation GFCM/41/2017/8EnFr
2018RecCMGFCM/42/2018/7on a regional research programme on blue crab in the Mediterranean SeaEnFr
2018RecCMGFCM/42/2018/8on further emergency measures in 2019-2021 for small pelagic stocks in the Adriatic Sea (geographical subareas 17 and 18)EnFr
2018RecCMGFCM/42/2018/9on a regional research programme for rapa whelk fisheries in the Black Sea (geographical subarea 29)EnFr
2018RecMCSGFCM/42/2018/10on access to information and data related to monitoring, control and surveillance within the framework of joint inspection and surveillance schemesEnFr
2018RecMCSGFCM/42/2018/11on the regional marking of fishing gearEnFr
2017Rec GFCM/41/2017/1on the reporting of aquaculture data and information repealing Recommendation GFCM/35/2011/6EnFr
2017Rec GFCM/41/2017/2on the management of blackspot seabream fisheries in the Alboran Sea (geographical subareas 1 to 3) for a two-year transition periodEnFr
2017Rec GFCM/41/2017/3on the establishment of a fisheries restricted area in the Jabuka/Pomo Pit in the Adriatic SeaEnFr
2017Rec GFCM/41/2017/4on a multiannual management plan for turbot fisheries in the Black Sea (geographical subarea 29)En 
2017Rec GFCM/41/2017/6on the submission of data on fishing activities in the GFCM area of applicationEnFr
2017Rec GFCM/41/2017/7on a regional plan of action to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing in the GFCM area of applicationEnFr
2017Rec GFCM/41/2017/8on an international joint inspection and surveillance scheme outside the waters under national jurisdiction in the Strait of Sicily (geographical subareas 12 to 16) EnFr
2017Res GFCM/41/2017/1on a strategy for the sustainable development of Mediterranean and Black Sea aquacultureEnFr
2017Res GFCM/41/2017/2on guidelines for the streamlining of aquaculture authorization and leasing processesEnFr
2017Res GFCM/41/2017/3on the reactivation of the Working Group on Fishing TechnologyEnFr
2017Res GFCM/41/2017/4on a permanent working group on vulnerable marine ecosystemsEnFr
2017Res GFCM/41/2017/5on a network of essential fish habitats in the GFCM area of applicationEnFr
2017Res GFCM/41/2017/6on the application of an International Maritime Organization numberEnFr
2016RecMCSGFCM/40/2016/1on a regional scheme on port state measures to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing activities in the GFCM area of applicationEnFr
2016RecDIRGFCM/40/2016/2on the progressive implementation of data submission in line with the GFCM Data Collection Reference FrameworkEnFr
2016RecCMGFCM/40/2016/3establishing further emergency measures in 2017 and 2018 for small pelagic stocks in the Adriatic Sea (geographical subareas 17 and 18)EnFr
2016RecCMGFCM/40/2016/5establishing a minimum conservation reference size for European hake in the Mediterranean SeaEnFr
2016Res GFCM/40/2016/1on guidelines for drafting GFCM decisionsEnFr
2016Res GFCM/40/2016/2for a mid-term strategy (2017-2020) toward the sustainability of Mediterranean and Black Sea fisheriesEnFr
2016Res GFCM/40/2016/3on sustainable small-scale fisheries in the GFCM area of applicationEnFr
2015RecCMGFCM/39/2015/1establishing further precautionary and emergency measures in 2016 for small pelagic stocks in the Adriatic Sea (geographical subareas 17 and 18)EnFr
2015RecCMGFCM/39/2015/3on the establishment of a set of measures to prevent, deter and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing in turbot fisheries in the Black SeaEn 
2015RecCMGFCM/39/2015/4on management measures for piked dogfish in the Black SeaEn 
2014RecCMGFCM/38/2014/1amending Recommendation GFCM/37/2013/1 and on precautionary and emergency measures for 2015 on small pelagic stocks in the GFCM GSA 17EnFr
2014RecMCSGFCM/38/2014/2concerning the identification of non-compliance, amending and repealing Recommendation GFCM/34/2010/3EnFr
2013Res GFCM/37/2013/1on area-based management of fisheries, including through the establishment of fisheries restricted areas in the GFCM area of application and coordination with UNEP-MAP initiatives on the establishment of specially protected areas of Mediterranean importanEnFr
2013RecCMGFCM/37/2013/1on a multiannual management plan for fisheries exploiting small pelagic stocks in geographical subarea 17 (northern Adriatic Sea) and on transitional conservation measures for fisheries on small pelagic stocks in geographical subarea 18 (southern AdriaticEnFr
2013RecCMGFCM/37/2013/2on the establishment of a set of minimum standards for bottom-set gillnet fisheries for turbot and conservation of cetaceans in the Black SeaEn 
2013Res GFCM/37/2013/2on guidelines on the management of fishing capacity in the GFCM area of applicationEnFr
2012Res GFCM/36/2012/1on guidelines on allocated zones for aquacultureEnFr
2012RecCMGFCM/36/2012/2on mitigation of incidental catches of cetaceans in the GFCM area of applicationEnFr
2012RecCMGFCM/36/2012/3on fisheries management measures for conservation of sharks and rays in the GFCM area of applicationEnFr
2011Res GFCM/35/2011/1on the submission of combined data on fishing vesselsEnFr
2011Res GFCM/35/2011/2on data confidentiality policy and procedures, amending resolution GFCM/30/2006/1EnFr
2011RecMCSGFCM/35/2011/1concerning the establishment of a GFCM Logbook, amending Recommendation GFCM/34/2010/1EnFr
2011RecCMGFCM/35/2011/3on reducing incidental bycatch of seabirds in fisheries in the GFCM area of applicationEnFr
2011RecCMGFCM/35/2011/4on the incidental bycatch of sea turtles in fisheries in the GFCM area of applicationEnFr
2011RecCMGFCM/35/2011/5on fisheries measures for the conservation of the Mediterranean monk seal in the GFCM area of applicationEnFr
2011Res GFCM/35/2011/3on the procedure for the submission of new decision proposals to the GFCM annual sessionsEnFr
2010RecMCSGFCM/34/2010/2on the management of fishing capacityEnFr
2009Res GFCM/33/2009/2on the establishment of geographical subareas in the GFCM area of application, amending Resolution GFCM/31/2007/2EnFr
2009RecMCSGFCM/33/2009/8on the establishment of a list of vessels presumed to have carried out illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing in the GFCM area of application repealing Recommendation GFCM/30/2006/4EnFr
2009RecMCSGFCM/33/2009/7concerning minimum standards for the establishment of a vessel monitoring system in the GFCM area of applicationEnFr
2009RecMCSGFCM/33/2009/6concerning the establishment of a GFCM record of vessels over 15 metres authorized to operate in the GFCM area of application, amending Recommendation GFCM/29/2005/2EnFr
2009RecDIRGFCM/33/2009/5on the establishment of the GFCM regional fleet registerEnFr
2009RecCMGFCM/33/2009/2on the minimum mesh size in the codend of demersal trawl netsEnFr
2009Res GFCM/33/2009/1on the management of demersal fisheries in the GFCM area of applicationEn 
2008Res GFCM/32/2008/1on reporting on the implementation of GFCM management measuresEn 
2007Res GFCM/31/2007/4on the Pelagos sanctuary for the Mediterranean marine mammalsEn 
2006RecCMGFCM/30/2006/3on the establishment of fisheries restrictive areas in order to protect the deep sea sensitive habitatsEnFr
2006RecCMGFCM/30/2006/2on the establishment of a closed season for dolphinfish fisheries using fishing aggregating devicesEnFr
2006RecCMGFCM/30/2006/1on the management of certain fisheries exploiting demersal and small pelagic speciesEnFr
2005RecCMGFCM/29/2005/1on the management of certain fisheries exploiting demersal and deep-water species and the establishment of a fisheries restricted area below 1000 mEnFr
2002RecMCS GFCM/27/2002/1on the management of selected demersal and small pelagic speciesEnFr
1997RecMCSGFCM/22/1997/1on the limitation of the use of driftnets in the Mediterranean EnFr