We need to act now for the future of Mediterranean fisheries

We need to act now for the future of Mediterranean fisheries

Ahead of the 2021 AgriFish EU Council meeting, the EU and member states can no longer afford to ignore the crisis facing fisheries in the Western Mediterranean. With stocks chronically overfished, the future of fishing in these waters hangs in the balance.  Chronic overfishing and continuing inaction Western Mediterranean fisheries… Continue Reading We need to act now for the future of Mediterranean fisheries

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Pushing ahead: assessing the impact of more selective fishing in the Straits of Sicily

Pushing ahead: assessing the impact of more selective fishing in the Straits of Sicily

Building on successful studies of using selective gears of the last few years, in 2022 (as endorsed by the 44th GFCM commission) a pilot project to study the effectiveness of selective measures in deep-water rose shrimp and European Hake fisheries will be implemented in the Straits of Sicily. The project… Continue Reading Pushing ahead: assessing the impact of more selective fishing in the Straits of Sicily

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The MINOUW peer-to-peer exchange programme: success through collaboration

The MINOUW peer-to-peer exchange programme: success through collaboration

The fishers exchanges and workshops organised by MINOUW have proven to be a highly successful tool for promoting the adoption of more selective and sustainable fishing methods across the Mediterranean. The experience and expertise of fishers, and the fact that their peers are morel prepared to listen to them, can… Continue Reading The MINOUW peer-to-peer exchange programme: success through collaboration

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MINOUW proves that inclusive teamwork brings results

MINOUW proves that inclusive teamwork brings results

The MINOUW project has successfully pioneered a cooperative approach for fisheries management and research, which has delivered practical and cost effective solutions for fishers across the Mediterranean. But what have we learned? Our collaborative approach placed fishers at the centre After decades of top-down processes and regulations the MINOUW project… Continue Reading MINOUW proves that inclusive teamwork brings results

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Co-management: the key to sustainable future fisheries

Co-management: the key to sustainable future fisheries

Building sustainable, profitable fisheries in the Mediterranean will require the development and implementation of successful management plans. Evidence repeatedly shows that adopting a co-management model – where these plans are developed in consultation with the fishers who will be affected – is by far the most effective approach for achieving… Continue Reading Co-management: the key to sustainable future fisheries

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