Fishing for the future in the Mediterranean
Mediterranean countries collaborating to safeguard marine resources
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Mediterranean countries collaborating to safeguard marine resources
There is a tiny island in the Adriatic sea called Jabuka, which means apple in Croatian. Some might consider that a rather contradictory name for this uninhabited volcanic landmass with difficult and limited access. But to people in this region, its name is now increasingly symbolic. This little apple in the Adriatic represents hope for a healthier, blossoming Mediterranean Sea. The almost 3000 square kilometers of the Jabuka/Pomo Pit area are a vital spawning ground for hake and langoustine. It has been protected from overfishing since 2017 when scientists, fishermen, NGOs and the Croatian a...
Adriatic Sea 'risks turning into a water desert' Overfishing, bottom trawling, pollution, and climate change are seriously threatening the biodiversity of the Adriatic Sea (Photo: Diane Brennan) The Adriatic Sea risks turning into a water desert, experts warn. Overfishing, bottom trawling, pollution, and climate change are seriously threatening the biodiversity of the Adriatic. Read and decide Get instant access to all articles — and 20 years of archives. 14-day free trial. Choose your plan Our exclusive news stories and investigations. Influential. Investigative. Independent. Why ...