On June 8 every year, World Ocean Day is an occasion to celebrate our one shared ocean and the crucial role it plays in our lives. It is also an opportunity to raise awareness of just how important it is...

The International Day for the Fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing, observed on June 5, was created to both raise awareness about these harmful practices and to celebrate active efforts seeking to bring them to an end. Illegal, unreported...

FR A workshop promoting the social acceptability of aquaculture in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea and showcasing the gastronomic potential of farmed aquatic species took place today in Lyon. This event was jointly organized by the General Fisheries Commission for...

Ziad had an accident on Friday while recreationally scuba diving at a site he particularly loved, the Giannutri island in Tuscany  Ziad had been collaborating with the GFCM and the GFCM Secretariat for a number of years before joining the team...

Today marks the end of the International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture (IYAFA) 2022. It was a busy year for everyone involved, including the GFCM, and FAO is celebrating twelve months of achievements with a special hybrid international closing...