As the global population continues to grow, fisheries and aquaculture have a vital role to play in securing a sustainable future for our region.

The State of Mediterranean and Black Sea Fisheries (SoMFi) is the authoritative reference on the sector, providing the most comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the status and trends of fisheries and aquaculture in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea.

This biennial report is prepared by the GFCM Secretariat based on data regularly submitted by GFCM members and on the most recent information produced by GFCM scientific bodies.