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New Mediterranean and Black Sea fishing gear catalogue: a milestone for fisheries management
02/11/2023
The Mediterranean and the Black Sea are home to a very diverse fishing sector and host a wide variety of habitats and marine species. These species are caught using an...
GFCM pilot project on the marine life of Black Sea Sturgeons
31/10/2023
Sturgeons are among the most iconic of all Black Sea species but also among the most threatened species groups in the basin and in the world. Though fishing for the...
The International Symposium on Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences (SOFAS 2023) focuses on innovation and sustainability in aquaculture
27/10/2023
The second international meeting of the fisheries and aquatic farming communities, held in Trabzon, Türkiye, brings together more than 240 participants from 27 countries.    Trabzon, October 26, 2023 – The second...
In seas and stomachs: bolstering the long-term viability of sea urchins
25/10/2023
In the azure waters surrounding the Italian island of Procida in the Gulf of Naples lies a rich and dynamic marine environment. This is the home of the stony, purple...
The GFCM is awarded the Premio Atlantide for its work towards marine research and conservation
08/10/2023
Civitavecchia. The Executive Secretary of the GFCM, Miguel Bernal, was among the winners of the Premio Atlantide for the GFCM’s work in support of the sustainable use of fisheries resources,...
Driving sustainable change in the Mediterranean: MedFish4Ever Conference ramps up commitments for the future of fisheries and aquaculture
04/10/2023
A high-level event on fisheries and aquaculture that closed today has brought us a step closer to a future where sustainability – environmental, economic and social – will drive the...
MedFish4Ever Awards celebrate regional innovation in fisheries and aquaculture
03/10/2023
The GFCM High-level conference on MedFish4Ever initiatives: Transformative actions to address new challenges offered a fitting occasion to recognize outstanding new work in the Mediterranean in the fields of fishing...
New two-year programme for SSF Forum announced
26/09/2023
The 2023–2024 programme for the Small-Scale Fishers’ Forum (SSF Forum), initiative promoted by the Friends of SSF, is now out, with the next season of activities promising to be very active as face-to-face...
The GFCM launches the Black Sea scientific database for researchers in fisheries
17/07/2023
The General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations is launching today a major scientific database on Black Sea fisheries....
Selectivity pilot project in Strait of Sicily tests ways to prevent the catch of juveniles of commercial species
08/06/2023
On June 8 every year, World Ocean Day is an occasion to celebrate our one shared ocean and the crucial role it plays in our lives. It is also an...
Management measures, monitoring systems and innovative technology: how the GFCM fights against illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing
05/06/2023
The International Day for the Fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing, observed on June 5, was created to both raise awareness about these harmful practices and to celebrate...
Farmed aquatic foods for all tastes: The journey of twelve Mediterranean and Black Sea species from farms to your plates
10/05/2023
A workshop promoting the social acceptability of aquaculture in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea and showcasing the gastronomic potential of farmed aquatic species took place today in Lyon. This...
Empowering women towards sustainable aquaculture development
Programme on sustainable aquaculture practices - for young women from the Mediterranean and the Black Sea
01/05/2023
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...
The GFCM family mourns the loss of Ziad Samaha
24/04/2023
Ziad had an accident on Friday while recreationally scuba diving at a site he particularly loved, the Giannutri island in Tuscany  Ziad had been collaborating with the GFCM and the GFCM...
IYAFA: looking back, looking forwards
31/03/2023
Today marks the end of the International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture (IYAFA) 2022. It was a busy year for everyone involved, including the GFCM, and FAO is celebrating...
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