Coastal, small-scale fisheries (SSF), whether artisanal (professional) or recreational,
represent important socioeconomic activities across Europe that are currently undergoing a …

The common dolphinfish (Coryphaena hippurus) is an epipelagic thermophilic species with
a worldwide distribution in tropical and subtropical regions that is characterized by its …

The dynamics of fish length distribution is a key input for understanding the fish population
dynamics and taking informed management decisions on exploited stocks. Nevertheless, in …

Plastic is a widespread marine pollutant, with most studies focusing on the distribution of
floating plastic debris at the sea surface. Recent evidence, however, indicates a significant …

This study underscores the crucial role of small-scale fisheries (SSF) in promoting
sustainable fishing practices within the Mediterranean context, emphasizing the necessity to …

This study evaluates the fishing pressure exerted by the most common recreational and
professional, small-scale fishing practices on vulnerable target and bycatch species in …

Fishing has been linked to humanity since its origins, influencing the ways of life and world-
view of the societies dedicated primarily to this practice. Fishing is defined not only as the act …

The biological impact and the social characteristics of different artisanal (professional) and
recreational fishing techniques on the marine resources of a coastal Mediterranean area …

Small-scale fisheries in Europe face an uncertain situation from different pressures that
undermine its social and economic viability in the near future. We investigate the issue of …

Nearly 75% of European fishing vessels belongs to small-scale fisheries (SSF). However,
SSF have received little attention compared to industrial fisheries. In the Mediterranean Sea …