All GFCM articles
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NewsRestoring the seas: How restorative aquaculture is contributing to Mediterranean, Black Sea sustainability
Emerging alternative is shifting the emphasis towards ecosystem health and biodiversity – promising a more resilient blue economy
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NewsEuropean Social Partners: New Med fishing proposal threatens jobs, coastal communities
Purported cuts come despite significant sacrifices already made to rebuild stocks, say Europêche, Copa-Cogeca and ETF
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NewsMediterranean, Black Sea overfishing falls to lowest level in a decade
New report by GFCM reveals strong advances in sustainability and recovery of key stocks, while aquaculture flourishes
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NewsBrussels adjusts Med and Black Seas quotas
Brussels has proposed adjusted 2026 fishing effort to sustain recovering stocks while limiting impacts on Mediterranean fleets
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NewsMed Sea Alliance: GFCM delivered only partial progress
Transparency gains were overshadowed by compliance setbacks, says NGO group
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NewsMediterranean fisheries transparency gains stalled
Mediterranean fisheries talks have delayed key enforcement measures, prompting conservationists’ concern over continued illegal fishing
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NewsGFCM adopts new measures to strengthen sustainable fisheries and aquaculture as Ukraine joins as 24th member
48th session implements 12 new decisions aimed at advancing management, stewardship and compliance
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NewsMed Sea Alliance urges countries to tackle non-compliance, transparency rules
Among their calls, NGOs want the GFCM to require IMO numbers on all fishing vessels
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NewsBrussels proposes Med and Black Seas limits
The EU has proposed sustainable 2026 fishing limits for the Mediterranean and Black Seas, aligning with regional management plans
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NewsGFCM: Major advances made in the fight against IUU fishing
Countries in the Mediterranean and Black Sea continue to take action to level the playing field for legitimate fishers
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NewsMediterranean, Black Sea countries align on aquaculture vision
Climate and economic resilience, innovation and animal welfare among key pillars for growth in the region
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NewsMediterranean, Black Sea sustainability boost
Latest GFCM sitdown sees 20 countries and the EU unite to bolster efforts for responsible fisheries and aquaculture
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NewsBoosting sustainability in Med aquaculture
A new development and training programme aims to boost sustainability in Mediterranean aquaculture
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NewsFAO-GFCM strengthening efforts to eradicate IUU
The RFMO is supporting member countries in their efforts to eradicate illegal fishing practices through a variety of tools
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NewsFirst restorative aquaculture centre for the Mediterranean
Innovation and capacity building centre in La Rapita, Spain, to open before the end of 2024
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NewsWomen in fisheries – challenges and opportunities in the Mediterranean, Black Sea
New top-level study sheds light on the crucial roles women have in the seafood economy, as well as the risks and difficulties that they face
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NewsNew management plan offers hope for Europe’s at-risk eels
Coordinated strategy aims to promote the recovery of the European eel population in the Mediterranean
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NewsFAO/GFCM: Mediterranean, Black Sea overfishing fallen to lowest level in a decade
Fisheries and marine aquaculture generate revenues in excess of US$ 20 billion
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NewsEU tallies new Atlantic, Med, Black Sea fishing quotas
EU Commissioner Virginijus Sinkevičius thanks European fishers for their “tremendous efforts over recent years” to fish sustainably
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NewsNGOs welcome Mediterranean fisheries sanctions system
Measure hailed as a ”crucial step” towards building a culture of compliance and rebuilding fish populations
