GFCM News
International Symposium on Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences looks forward to a more innovative aquaculture sector
05 November 2022
05 November 2022
Nearly 200 experts, scientists and academics from 23 countries gathered in Trabzon, Türkiye, from 25 to 27 October 2022 to attend the International Symposium of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences (SOFAS 2022), organized by the GFCM in collaboration with the Central...
GFCM-Lex project takes stock of important achievements with a region-wide legal framework established
12 October 2022
12 October 2022
The project “Towards a region-wide legal framework for the management and conservation of Mediterranean living marine resources and ecosystems” takes stock of its achievements with a final workshop to share important results. The initiative offers a multilingual online platform (GFCM-Lex)...
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 2022 Italian Capital of Culture. It is the rich and...
Empowering young women to lead a sustainable aquaculture sector in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea
19 September 2022
19 September 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 Tunisia and with local communities and farmers.
The seven-day training, which...
Invasive species are changing the nature of the Mediterranean Sea
15 September 2022
15 September 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 Mediterranean and the Black Sea. Over half have established permanent...
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 the role played by coastal communities in global food production...
Spotlight on “pescaturismo”: How bringing tourism into their business helps small-scale fishers protect their livelihoods and their fish
01 September 2022
01 September 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 of the island’s oldest industries: fishing. For the past seven...
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 on methodologies for observers on board with the Spanish Ministry...
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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 supported by the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM)...