The 2nd intersessional meeting of the #GFCM_CAQ has kicked off at Food and Agriculture Organization HQ 📌 Is responsible for providing technical advice & promoting the sustainable development and responsible management of marine, brackish and inland aquaculture. #Aquaculture4Sustainability

That's a wrap❗️ With over 60 participants from 19 CPCs, the #GFCM_CAQ has concluded. Thank you to the delegates from 20 Mediterranean and Black Sea countries & the EU, the observers and experts. #Aquaculture4Sustainability

#GFCM_WGBS is discussing the management of Black Sea fisheries In focus: Turbot 🔷Overview of data submissions 🔷Status of the stock 🔷Toolbox of potential technical measures based on the outcomes of the CetabyM project and much more. openknowledge.fao.org/handle/20.500.… #BlackSea4Fish

Abre sus puertas oficialmente en el IRTA La Rápita el Centro de Demostración de Acuicultura Restaurativa para el Mediterráneo y Mar Negro buff.ly/8Kk1DEg Este nuevo Aquaculture Demonstration Centre (ADC) cuenta con el apoyo de Agricultura y la General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean

This year, our 7th #ADCentres was inaugurated in La Ràpita 🇪🇸: The Mediterranean Restorative Aquaculture Demonstration Centre (MRADC). An important step in advancing restorative aquaculture, bringing knowledge, innovation & technical cooperation. #Aquaculture4Sustainability

People in Gaza have exhausted means of survival. Hunger & malnutrition are claiming lives, & destruction of food production systems has made the situation dire. Our priority must be safe & sustained access for large-scale food assistance. Access to food is a basic human right.

Ready for #SOMFI2025❓ The State of Mediterranean and Black Sea Fisheries provides the most comprehensive and up-to-date report on fisheries and aquaculture status and trends in the region. Register for the launch on 28 November. 🔗fao.org/gfcm/publicati…

We're gearing up for two major milestones: 📍General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean Annual session, including our Compliance Committee, 3–9 November, Spain 📍Launch of the State of Mediterranean and Black Sea Fisheries – #SOMFI2025 🗓️ 28 November Hybrid Stay tunned at fao.org/gfcm

This #WorldFoodDay marks Food and Agriculture Organization's 80th anniversary. #BetterTogether, in 8 decades, we have reached many historic milestones. Let's continue working #HandInHand to secure a future with food, dignity & hope for all, leaving no one behind. #4Betters #FAO80

Come work with Fisheries & Aquaculture!! Senior professional opening to lead the secretariat of the FAO Sub-Committee on Aquaculture and the Intergovernmental Technical Working Group on Aquatic Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITWG AqGR). 2 years renewable (standard FAO conditions).

Selectivity project tests solutions to prevent the catch of juveniles in commercial fisheries in the Strait of Sicily. The tests at sea were conducted using three different commercial vessels, each with identical technical features. fao.org/gfcm/news/deta… #SustainableFisheries

🌊After 10 days at sea, the 4th GFCM demersal survey-at-sea in Lebanese waters financed by Global Environment Facility (GEF) is now completed. Thank you all partners Lebanese Ministry of Agriculture, CNRS Lebanon, FAO in Lebanon & MEDFRI for advancing science-based fisheries management. #FishEBM #SustainableFisheries

#SOMFI2025 will paint a comprehensive picture of aquaculture in our region. The sector is becoming increasingly vital for food security, employment & economic development. Stay tuned on this fast-growing sector & register now: fao.org/gfcm/publicati… #Aquaculture4Sustainability

The 48th #GFCMSession is around the corner❗️ It will bring together GFCM members, experts, advisers and observers to advance sustainable fisheries and aquaculture in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea. Stay tuned for updates on X and LinkedIn. #2Seas1Vision

On #BlackSeaDay, we celebrate +3000 fishers and other stakeholders who participated in awareness campaigns in 🇧🇬🇬🇪🇷🇴🇹🇷 In our newsletter watch a video on the recovery of sturgeons, read on safe handling and release of piked dogfish and sturgeons & more. newsletters.fao.org/c/1dHIyFzywxtv…

#HappyHalloween! 🎃 Ghost gear is scary, but GFCM countries and experts are working together to get rid of it 👻 Find out more in the GFCM graphic novel 👇 openknowledge.fao.org/handle/20.500.…

Prof. Piccinetti was an important and influential figure in our region, our condolences to family and friends

The 48th #GFCMSession started today in Málaga🇪🇸 with 130+ participants from 23 GFCM countries & the EU. Opening speeches from Costas Kadis, Luis Planas Puchades, Paco de la Torre & Roland Kristo. 🆕The GFCM welcomes #Ukraine 🇺🇦 as its 24th contracting party represented by Taras Vysotskyi.

En la Comisión General de Pesca del Mediterráneo y del Mar Negro, he defendido la necesidad de reforzar la cooperación entre los Estados del Mediterráneo. Solo así podremos asegurar el futuro de la pesca, proteger nuestros mares y preservar las comunidades costeras de la región.

#MedSea4Fish is the GFCM’s capacity-development programme for the Mediterranean. It supports countries to increase capacities in collecting data & producing quality information towards formulating scientific advice for #sustainablefisheries management. #GFCMSession