Study for the procurement of oceanographic equipment — FAO

MTF/INT/943/MUL baby project 35: Achat d’équipements océanographiques FAO MTF/INT/943/MUL baby project 35: Achat d’équipements océanographiques Invitation to bid Reference: 2026/FNMOR/NFIGD/136056 Beneficiary countries or territories: Morocco Published on: 19-Mar-2026 Deadline on: 12-Apr-2026 23:59 (GMT 1.00) Description Implementation of the GFCM Research programme on Recreational fisheries in Morocco:

Marine recreational fisheries in the Mediterranean Sea

1. Background

Marine recreational fisheries are an integral part of Mediterranean and Black Sea coastal life and are commonly practiced throughout the region. Anecdotal and case study evidence also point to the

significant socio-economic impact of recreational fisheries on coastal communities. However, despite their ubiquity and potential socio-economic contribution, recreational fisheries in the Mediterranean and Black Sea region are a data-poor sector. Data collection programmes to monitor their impact are limited and can vary widely from one country to another, thus impairing proper consideration of recreational fisheries in policy-making and undermining efforts towards sustainable fisheries management at the regional level. In 2022, the contracting parties and coo