Insights on small-scale and recreational fisheries

Small-scale fisheries are deeply rooted in the fabric of Mediterranean and Black Sea fishing communities. Their significant role in this region is well known, despite, in some cases, limited available data for this sector. Since millennia, the small-scale fishing sector has supported livelihoods within coastal communities. The role it plays in sustaining economic activity and ensuring food security within vulnerable coastal communities is not to be overlooked, particularly in the current context of ever-increasing rural to urban migration. Furthermore, SSF play a key role in maintaining local traditions and culture, creating added value for other sectors, such as the restaurant and tourism industries.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Life Below Water

Responsible Consumption and Production

Zero Hunger