Reducing fishing pressures on Mediterranean biodiversity and protect coastal ecosystems and communities
Since 2017, the Together for the Med partnership has united 50 Mediterranean organisations across 15 countries to drive impactful, science-based conservation efforts.
Our latest actions
We are engaged to mitigate the impact of fisheries on biodiversity, protect key sensitive areas and promote sustainable fishing practices. We are united to collect data on bycatch and depredation and to facilitate ongoing engagement and collaboration with cooperative fishers.
We are engaged to mitigate the impact of fisheries on biodiversity, protect key sensitive areas and promote sustainable fishing practices. We are united to collect data on bycatch and depredation and to facilitate ongoing engagement and collaboration with cooperative fishers.
We promote a co-management approach at the regional level through communication, experience sharing, networking and capacity building by and for coastal communities.
We mobilize and advocate to scaling up successful local solutions, accelerate the implementation of current legislation, influence European and Mediterranean policies, and develop a stronger biodiversity framework for the Mediterranean.
Our objective
STRENGTHEN
MARINE PROTECTED AREAS
We ensure that marine protected areas are effective and sustain biodiversity and local communities.
OUR OBJECTIVE
REDUCE BYCATCH & FISHING IMPACT ON BIODIVERSITY
We improve the sustainability of fisheries and support small-scale fishers’ livelihoods.
Our impact
In almost 10 years of collaborative work, we have been able to make a difference for marine conservation ecologically, economically and humanely.
350+
marine conservation stakeholders trained
on effective management and business planning
8
marine protected areas were implemented
with co-management models, improving governance and conservation effectiveness
505 KM2
of No-Take-Zones were established
reinforcing fish stock recovery
10
mitigation techniques were tested
including gear modifications and alternative bait
2,500
fishers were involved
in projects, creating a long-lasting trust relationship for the future
1
regional action plan for vulnerable species
was adopted by the GFCM
this goes beyond saving ecosystems.
Protecting the marine environment ensures a healthy coastal economy, improves food security, supports sustainable fishers, and builds community through collaborative stewardship.
Our News

OECMs in the Mediterranean: Report

BlueMove Cyprus: What it really takes to finance the transition of small-scale fisheries

Transforming Marine Science into Action: Side event at the 24th COP of the Barcelona Convention
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