This 2020 edition of The State of Mediterranean and Black Sea Fisheries provides a detailed overview of the regional fishing fleet, production and the state of fishery resources, including bycatch and vulnerable species. It offers an in-depth look at the small-scale sector and examines long-term management measures. 

Covering data up to 2018, it also includes early analysis of COVID-19 impacts. The report shows that stocks in overexploitation fell from 88 percent in 2012 to 75 percent in 2018, while biomass indicators show improvement.