UN alert: Mediterranean is world’s most overfished sea
WEBJul 9, 2018 · A health-check report on world fisheries and aquaculture by the United Nations (UN) has revealed that one-third of global marine fish stocks are now fished at unsustainable levels and have reached ‘overfished’ status. Oceana flags particular attention to the state of the Mediterranean and Black Sea, which according to the report published ...
Overfishing in the The Mediterranean Sea
WEBThe Mediterranean is in crisis – its waters are under growing pressure from fishing, pollution, shipping, and mass tourism: EU managed fish stocks are 96% overfished, with annual reports on fish stocks repeating dire warnings each year; its shark species are at risk of extinction; while illegal fishing in the Mediterranean is rampant and ...
Overfishing and pollution have trashed the Mediterranean
WEBAug 16, 2018 · Overfishing in the Mediterranean Sea began around the 1970s with the development of technology that allowed fleets to fish farther, deeper and with greater intensity. As a result, 90 percent of Mediterranean fish populations are now harvested in excess of science-based recommendations.
How overfishing threatens the world's oceans—and why it could …
WEBFeb 7, 2022 · Scientists have long been sounding the alarm about a looming catastrophe of ocean overfishing—the harvesting of wildlife from the sea at rates too high for species to replace themselves.
Western Mediterranean: Overfishing crisis: act now, or lose it …
WEBSep 20, 2018 · In the Western Mediterranean alone, overfishing affects 80% of demersal fish stocks, which live and feed at, or near, the bottom of the sea. Severe overexploitation rates pose high biological risks of stock collapse, which directly affect fishermen, businesses and the livelihoods.
Risks and adaptation options for the Mediterranean fisheries in …
WEBOct 27, 2022 · For several years, the Mediterranean Sea has experienced high levels of overfishing, and now around 75% of priority commercial stocks are considered below sustainable fishing levels (FAO, 2020). It is well known that stocks under high fishing pressure and depleted spawning biomass are more susceptible to …
Overfishing in the Mediterranean and Black Sea falls to lowest …
WEBDec 7, 2023 · The percentage of overfished stocks in the Mediterranean and Black Sea has fallen below 60 percent for the first time, following a decreasing trend that started a decade ago, according to a report launched today.
Overfishing falls in the Mediterranean and Black Sea, but
WEBJul 12, 2022 · The latest edition of The State of Mediterranean and Black Sea Fisheries (SoMFi) found excessive exploitation has diminished in the region, particularly for key species subject to multilateral management plans.
Why and where to protect 30% of the Mediterranean Sea to recover vital ...
WEBFeb 25, 2021 · 1. Expand the coverage of MPAs and OECMs to cover 30% of the Mediterranean Sea. 2. Protect hotspots of marine biodiversity to increase future fishing catches in the overfished areas of the Mediterranena Sea and secure seafood and livelihoods for future generations. 3. Work with other sectors to establish OECMs.
Can aquaculture solve the Mediterranean’s overfishing problem?
WEBOct 26, 2023 · In the Mediterranean, 73% of commercial fish stocks are fished beyond biologically sustainable limits. Part of the strategy to reduce overfishing promoted by the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean, a regional fisheries management organization, is to promote the expansion of aquaculture, which is growing rapidly.