GFCM News
Libya reinforces its involvement within the GFCM to boost food security and coastal livelihoods
16 April 2026
16 April 2026

Fisheries and aquaculture play a vital role in Libya’s food security and coastal livelihoods. With the longest Mediterranean coastline in Africa, Libya is well placed to leverage its marine potential to support national development and economic resilience. Building on this...
Sustainable aquaculture in action: production, science and policy working together in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea
24 February 2026
24 February 2026

Over 130 persons gathered in Athens, Greece, and online for the Federation of European Aquaculture Producers (FEAP)-General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) Technical Consultation on Sustainable Aquaculture Practices, highlighting the importance of structured producer engagement in regional aquaculture governance.
The two-day event,...
Aquaculture, a key ally for food and livelihoods in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea
19 February 2026
19 February 2026

Coastal communities in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea have a long-standing tradition in capture fisheries. Yet increasing pressures on wild stocks and the growing demand for aquatic foods call now for new solutions. Aquaculture is increasingly recognized as an...
Young fishers from the Mediterranean and the Black Sea get together: securing the future of small-scale fisheries
19 February 2026
19 February 2026

Small-scale fisheries (SSF) across the Mediterranean and the Black Sea are facing a critical demographic challenge. According to The State of Mediterranean and Black Sea Fisheries 2025, almost half of small-scale fishers (47 percent) are over 40 years old, while...

To mark the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the GFCM celebrates the crucial role of women in science communication across the Mediterranean and the Black Sea. Addressing the mounting pressures on our seas requires not only...

