THE CONSERVATION OF
THE MEDITERRANRAN
TRADITIONAL FISHING
TECHNIQUES AND
PRACTICES
by
Chedly RAIS
The sea is one of the key elements that make
the Mediterranean region
The Mediterranean people
developed a wide range of
fishing practices that proved
to be environmentally sound.
These should be seen as part
of the Mediterranean
heritage
Traditional fishing requires special
qualifications, it is usually based on
an in-deep knowledge of the ecology
and behaviour of marine species…
…and of the physical features of the
marine environment (tides, currents,
bathymetry, etc.)
In several
Mediterranean
regions, livelihood
of many people still
depends on
traditional fishing
Usually,
traditional fishing
provides High
quality products
Is Small Scale fishing a traditional fishery?
In some cases, traditional
fishing may generate a
significant fishing effort
that could be harmful to the
fishing stocks and the
marine environment.
Marine protected areas are an
efficient tool to preserve the
traditional fishing practices as a
component of the
Mediterranean heritage
To place protected
areas in their broader
context so they
contribute to local
economies and human
welfare as integral
component of a
productive and secure
environment
Challenges for
Protected Areas
To contribute
alleviating
poverty
Challenges for
Protected Areas
Thank you