European Commission DG Maritime Affairs and Fisheries The

European Commission DG Maritime Affairs and Fisheries The Common Fisheries Policy in the Mediterranean John MALLETT Head of Unit European Commission Crotone 20 June 2008

European Commission DG Maritime Affairs and Fisheries

European Commission DG Maritime Affairs and Fisheries

European Commission DG Maritime Affairs and Fisheries The new Mediterranean regulation (1967/2006) • • • Comprehensive approach Provisions on protected species Provisions on protected habitats Fishing gear: better selectivity & protection of juveniles Provisions on sport fishing BUT ALSO : Environmental concerns (network of marine protected areas)

European Commission DG Maritime Affairs and Fisheries The new Mediterranean regulation (1967/2006) Member States to • designate Fishing Protected Areas (FPAs) • draw up National Management Plans

European Commission DG Maritime Affairs and Fisheries IMPLEMENTATION • All MS lagging behind • Responisbility with national administrations • Transitional period should be used to adapt

European Commission DG Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Recent initiatives • New discard policy • Ecosystem approach • Integrated Maritime policy

European Commission DG Maritime Affairs and Fisheries International dimension Close cooperation and coordination: > bilaterally, with all partners > promote together a coherent approach in international fora (GFCM, ICCAT, FAO, Barcelona convention)

European Commission DG Maritime Affairs and Fisheries THANK YOU