Black Sea countries share the same stocks, but each conducts its own survey-at-sea programmes, not always employing the same methodologies and fishing gear.
Marking a decade since the first major regional conference held in Bari, Italy, and building on the outcomes of the 2023 High-level conference on MedFish4Ever Initiatives.
When it comes to interactions – namely incidental catch and depredation – between fisheries and vulnerable species negative outcomes are seen on both sides.