Brussels proposes Med and Black Seas limits

Fishing boat in the Mediterranean

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The European Commission has adopted its proposal for 2026 fishing opportunities in the Mediterranean and Black Seas, aiming to promote sustainable fisheries management and uphold commitments made under the MedFish4Ever and Sofia Declarations

The proposal outlines measures to protect fish stocks, maintain marine biodiversity and ensure long-term viability for fishing communities across the region.

It will be further refined following the outcomes of the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) annual session in November and the forthcoming advice from the Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries regarding demersal stocks in the western Mediterranean.

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