Our prayers to the earthquake victims in Syria and Turkey.

Aquaculture experimental station of Tilapia in Gabes, Tunisia.

The only Person I ever lost and need it back was me

Thrilled to participate this week in the #Sofas2023 🐟🌊 Dive into a lineup of insightful sessions and engaging discussions on the latest in fisheries and aquaculture. Houssam HAMZA SOFAS-2023 Slim Gana General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean

🔦Live from #SOFAS2023 AquaDeep 🇹🇳 presents the project that won the #MedFish4Ever award for innovation in #aquaculture A larval counting system using AI to track & manage seabass & seabream populations in aquaculture, lowering costs & environmental impacts while increasing yield

Day 2⃣ of #SOFAS2023 brought hands-on action❗️ Participants delved into sediment & water sampling at a fish farm, turbot tagging & restocking, #seaweed culture & fish feed production. A day of practical learning and innovation in #Aquaculture. 🐟🌱🌊 #BlueTransformation

A special session dedicated to state of the art #aquafeed production, held at #SOFAS2023 for #Ukrainian experts, explored #innovative techniques and technologies to support #foodsecurity and promote #aquaculture resilience in Ukraine 🐠🌊🩵

Akdeniz ve Karadeniz'in en büyük Balıkçılık Bilimi Forumu (FISHFORUM) 19-23 Şubat 2024 tarihlerinde Ülkemiz ev sahipliğinde Antalya'da yapılacak. tarimorman.gov.tr/Haber/6066/Dun… General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean fao.org/gfcm/fishforum…

#GFCM46 discussions on the importance of environmental monitoring programs for #aquaculture, to ensure responsible management. Regional EMP guidelines are needed to: ✅safeguard ecosystems ✅ensure compliance ✅promptly address emerging issues ✅measure #climatechange impacts

The proportion of marine stocks fished sustainably decreased to 62.3% in 2021, 2.3 percent lower than in 2019. A #BlueTransformation is essential to enhance fish stock conservation and revert this declining trend. Read more in #SOFIA2024 👉 bit.ly/3VpcPac

At the #GFCMSession, a new decision was adopted for Black Sea #turbot to: 📌establish a small increase in catch limits to incentivize fishers and deter #IUUfishing 📌enhance data collection 📌identify technical measures to mitigate bycatch. fao.org/gfcm/news/deta… #BlackSeaAction

Farmers of the Water Divided into 3 units for teachers and students, this toolkit highlights the environmental, social & economic benefits of farmed #aquaticfoodsystems, with activities centred around enjoyable learning, teamwork and critical thinking. 🔗doi.org/10.4060/cc8729…

The Education Toolkit was created with one key mission: 📌to empower the next generation with the knowledge and skills they need to make informed choices about aquaculture and sustainability.

New Research: Legacy effects of an atmospheric heatwave are buffered by mutualistic interactions between intertidal clams and seagrass frontiersin.org/articles/10.33… #FrontiersIn #MarineScience

#SOMFI2025 is out now❗️ The percentage of overfished stocks has dropped to its lowest level in a decade, a milestone that coincides with aquaculture’s rapid expansion as a major source of aquatic foods in the region. Discover the report: doi.org/10.4060/cd7701…

🌊 Blue Economy Conference | Brussels | 3 Feb 2026 📢Dedicated panel: A Competitive & Sustainable Vision for #Aquaculture & Fisheries. How can policy & innovation drive long-term value for people & planet? Register:👉 techforclimateaction.com/european-blue-… 🐟#EUblueEconomy #RethinkFisheries

European Ocean Days is just around the corner!🌊. From 2 to 6 March, Europe’s ocean community meets to examine ocean information, blue economy developments, input for Vision 2040, research needs and maritime security. Register here: link.europa.eu/XnMp8P

#DYK of our Data Collection Reference Framework❓It: 🔷governs the collection & submission of fisheries-related data by GFCM members 🔷improves integration of data & management measures, supporting the formulation of scientific advice 🔗: fao.org/gfcm/data/dcrf… #DataInAction