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Overfishing falls in the Mediterranean and Black Sea, but fisheries resources remain under significant stress

FAO/GFCM

By IW:LEARN

December 9^th, 2022

Our colleagues from the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean have publish their flag ship publication: the State of Mediterranean and Black Sea Fisheries #SOMFI2022.

Based on the work of +500 scientists and experts, this edition is the most comprehensive ever published. It confirms that while positive trends continue for key fishery resources, the sector remains under stress.

You can read their article in this link and download the publication in this link

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