Marketing of Aquacultured Seabass and Seabream from the Mediterranean Basin
Marketing of Aquacultured Seabass and Seabream from the Mediterranean Basin

Author: Marie-Christine Monfort

Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13: 9789251056684

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Mediterranean finfish species such as the European seabass and the gilthead seabream have, over the last two decades, been attracting considerable attention among aquaculturists and investors. The net result has been a rapid increase in the supply of the finfish to European markets. Accessing these markets with the right product at the right price is a key factor in the success of any commercial aquaculture project. This report describes the current status of the European market for these and other finfish species and the major characteristics of marketing farmed fish in the Mediterranean basin. Part 1 of the report gives an overview of the global European market, including developments in finfish production and marketing performance. Part 2 reviews major market traits of the European seabass and the gilthead seabream as well as other finfish including tilapia. It discusses suppliers to Europe, prices, marketing strategies and product types. Part 3 presents important European market characteristics such as product quality, consistency of supplies and competitive prices. Part 4 gives key figures regarding aquaculture production by country. Part 5 outlines farming technologies that may be more suited to certain Mediterranean countries and may offer new investment opportunities.--Publisher's description.

Recreational Fisheries in the Mediterranean Countries
Recreational Fisheries in the Mediterranean Countries

Author: Charline Gaudin

Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 108

ISBN-13: 9789251058985

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The purpose of this study is to provide a snapshot of recreational fisheries legal frameworks within the Mediterranean with a view to promoting homogeneous and comprehensive recreational fisheries management in the Mediterranean. The study reviews the existing laws and regulations concerning recreational fisheries adopted by Mediterranean countries. It provides first an overview of relevant international initiatives regarding the management of recreational fisheries and a summary of marine recreational fisheries within the Mediterranean basin. The core of the study focuses on a comparative analysis of the main management measures adopted by States, including: (i) access regimes to fisheries resources: (ii) conservation measures: (iii) special recreational fisheries regulations: and (iv) monitoring, control and surveillance of recreational fisheries.

Ecosystem Effects of Fishing in the Mediterranean
Ecosystem Effects of Fishing in the Mediterranean

Author: Sergi Tudela

Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 60

ISBN-13: 9789251051924

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Most of the major impacts of fishing on the ecosystems recorded around the world occur in the Mediterranean. This variety of interactions is due to four main interrelated factors: the wide range of fishing gear and practices; very intensive fishing; a high diversity of exploited habitats, ranging from shallow water to the deep-sea and oceanic domain; and high biological diversity.

Inventory of Artisanal Fishery Communities in the Central and Western Mediterranean
Inventory of Artisanal Fishery Communities in the Central and Western Mediterranean

Author: Salvatore R. Coppola

Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 104

ISBN-13: 9789251056066

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This publication sets out the results of a FAO project called Co-operation Networks to Facilitate Coordination to Support Fisheries Management in the Western and Central Mediterranean (COPEMED), the first-ever inventory of regional artisanal fishery communities in the Central and Western Mediterranean region.

An Adaptive Approach for the Improvement of Fishery Statistical Systems in Mediterranean Countries
An Adaptive Approach for the Improvement of Fishery Statistical Systems in Mediterranean Countries

Author: Salvatore R. Coppola

Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 72

ISBN-13: 9789251056622

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The establishment of fishery statistics and information systems in many countries of the General Fishery Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) continues to be considered a high priority activity, and the need to monitor fishing activities and provide fishery management at all levels with accurate, reliable and timely data which can interact with stock assessment and economic and socioeconomic studies for decision-making is constantly increasing. In accordance with FAO and the GFCM mandate, the objective of MedStat is to contribute to the sustainable and responsible fisheries management of fishery resources and fish production in the Mediterranean Sea through the implementation of a long-lasting statistical and information programme which will provide a sound basis for decision-making. The whole national statistical system developed within this activity consists of a set of databases and associated statistical data collection and implementation methodologies and procedures that primarily cover the fishing vessel census, catch and effort surveys, and other surveys targeting monitoring and management issues. Strengthening the capability of the fisheries institutions of the Mediterranean countries in marine fishery statistics and information systems, with a view to meeting the relevant national needs and requirements for participation in, and complementing in its entirety, the Mediterranean Fishery Statistics and Information System, is also considered a priority issue of MedStat.