MEDAC - Mediterranean Advisory Council

GFCM Working Group on Recreational Fisheries (WGRF)

When

Dal 8 March 2022 al 9 March 2022

Time

9,30-17,30

Place

Online

• Agenda

The main objectives of the meeting were to provide advice on the state of recreational fisheries (RF) data collection in the GFCM area of competence, as well as to produce technical elements in relation to the GFCM pending recommendation on minimum rules for sustainable recreational fishing activities in the Mediterranean Sea (GSAs 1 to 27). The WG provided advice on the potential list of species for RF, in particular highlighting the need to include GFCM priority species caught by RF, non-indigenous species and vulnerable species. Also, the WG provided recommendations on the research needs for RF, suggesting including also studies on socio-economic aspects, post-release mortality, technical features of fishing gears, impact on the ecosystems and estimation of IUU fishing. The WG also agreed on a workplan for 2022/2023, including elements for the preparation of a concept note for a regional research programme on RF.