Link to the report - Fao - Copemed

11.Conclusions and recommendations
The WG pointed out the lack of data of Morocco on P. bogareaveo artisanal fisheries
and recommended to update and to complete the available information and also to
define the fishing areas of the Moroccan fleet for this species.
ArtFiMed artisanal fishery monitoring system in Dikky is the only one currently
providing statistical data on the activities of artisanal fisheries targeting P. bogaraveo in
the Moroccan Mediterranean and the implementation of this system in other areas to
improve evaluation of production, fishing effort and socioeconomic importance of this
fishery in Morocco was recommended.
Based on the experience and learned lessons with the Spanish monitoring and control
system (SLSEPA), a pilot experience installing some ERE in Moroccan vessels, should
be seen as an opportunity for collaboration between Morocco and Spain to improve the
control and monitoring of Moroccan fishery.
In order to strengthen sampling methodology and to analyse data sharing for this stock,
a joint work plan between the Moroccan and Spanish institutions (INRH and IEO) for
the P. bogaraveo stock in the Strait of Gibraltar was recommended. CopeMed II could
support this initiative and additional funding from other institutions (GFCM, EU, etc.)
to carry out priority activities should be also considered.
CopeMed II compromised to assist in the preparation of a bibliographic database on the
red seabream of the Strait of Gibraltar and to create a specific area for documentation in
the web of the project.
The WG agreed on organizing a joint assessment workshop on P. bogaraveo stock in
the Strait of Gibraltar between Morocco and Spain next September 2010.
12.Other matters
Mr. Gil reported on his participation in the DEEPFISHMAN project
(http://www.ifremer.fr/deepfishman) which is aimed at developing a range of strategy
options for the management of deepwater fisheries in the north-east Atlantic. One of the
case studies was related to artisanal fisheries and the one selected is a fishery for a
vulnerable stock: red (blackspot) seabream (Pagellus bogaraveo) in the Strait of
Gibraltar and the Bay of Biscay, coordinated by IEO (Spain).
Mr. Camiñas reported on the AECID (Agencia Española de Cooperación Internacional
para el Desarrollo) Programme (http://www.aecid.es/web/es/becas/pci/ PCI (Spain))
which can provide funding for the preparation of the joint Spain-Morocco Work Plan
for the Management of the Red Seabream Fishery. The PCI includes funding for
activities seeking support, as well as for ongoing projects
(http://www.aecid.es/web/es/becas/pci/convocatorias/2010_07_02_convocatoria_PCI.ht
ml).
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