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Restorative aquaculture: a way forward for sea urchins in the Mediterranean
03/10/2022
The historic castles, churches and pastel-coloured port towns lining the shores of the small volcanic island of Procida in the Bay of Naples have earned it the award of the...
Empowering young women to lead a sustainable aquaculture sector in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea
19/09/2022
Last week, the GFCM organized a training for young women from the Mediterranean and the Black Sea region on sustainable aquaculture practices, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture of...
Invasive species are changing the nature of the Mediterranean Sea
15/09/2022
The Mediterranean Sea is being invaded by hundreds of fish, jellyfish, prawns and other marine species from outside the region. More than 1 000 non-indigenous species have been identified in the...
Small-Scale Fisheries Summit: more than 200 fishers from all continents met in Rome to celebrate the International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture
04/09/2022
Over 200 small-scale fishers, fisheries associations, non-governmental organizations and government representatives from more than 40 countries gathered in Rome last weekend at the Small-Scale Fisheries Summit (SSF Summit) to highlight...
Spotlight on “pescaturismo”: How bringing tourism into their business helps small-scale fishers protect their livelihoods and their fish
01/09/2022
Sardinia is known for its crystalline waters, stunning views and seafood specialities. Visitors now have the chance to enjoy all three at once while experiencing first-hand the traditions of one...
One week training course on methodologies for observers on board to be held in September and October in the Port of Alicante
19/07/2022
The General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is providing instructors and logistical assistance for the one-week specialised course...
New measures in Gulf of Lion to protect precious Mediterranean fish stocks and habitats
23/06/2022
Rome/Málaga – France and Spain are set to roll out stricter measures in the Gulf of Lion to protect precious fish stocks and habitats as part of conservation efforts...
GFCM unveils MedSea4Fish, an ambitious fisheries programme to continue turning the corner on overexploitation in Mediterranean Sea
21/06/2022
Rome. The General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) today unveiled MedSea4Fish –...
Right data in the right hands at the right time = better decisions to preserve and manage the resources of the Mediterranean and the Black Sea
08/06/2022
Q&A with Federico De Rossi, GFCM data compliance officer and head of the data team  At the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) of the Food and Agriculture Organization of...
World Environment Day 2022: Focus on the eastern Mediterranean Sea – a hotspot for non-indigenous species
05/06/2022
The eastern area of the Mediterranean Sea is brimming with non-indigenous species – i.e. species that have travelled, often over large distances, and taken root in new waters. These species include...
Tackling illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea
03/06/2022
Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing is a major threat to sustainable fisheries and, more broadly, to marine resources.   Whilst we are yet to know the full extent of IUU fishing’s...
Aquatic food in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea: From farm to fork
27/05/2022
The GFCM teams up with the Institut Paul Bocuse Research Center and with Mediterranean and Black Sea producers to create a guide highlighting the journey of aquaculture species in the...
Five things to know about rapa whelk
09/05/2022
Over 900 non-indigenous species – be that fish, molluscs such as mussels, or crustaceans such as prawns – have been spotted in the Mediterranean Sea, and almost 300 in the...
Recent boom in aquaculture under threat in the Black Sea region
25/04/2022
Study by GFCM analyses aquaculture production and trade in the six countries bordering the Black Sea The Black Sea region has seen over recent years a boom in aquaculture and in...
Turning sea urchins into premium seafood: a win for Mediterranean aquaculture farmers, fishers and marine ecosystems
22/04/2022
Q&A with Georgios Paximadis, Aquaculture Expert at the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) on how enhancing sea...
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