Beyond poorly identified and heavily exploited stocks, low biological productivity means that species in this region have slow rates of growth and reproduction which complicates management further by hindering the potential recovery of the ecosystem as a whole, and its associated fish stocks.
A key goal for SEAwise has been to assess the feasibility of giving Mediterranean fishers greater autonomy in decision-making, while balancing the diverse needs of small- and large-scale fleets.
Below you can explore a range of topics related to the Mediterranean Sea case study’s socio-ecological system.
Clicking the icons on the left-hand side will allow you to explore each topic in more depth. The filters on the right-hand side will allow you to see how this picture might change under different climate change scenarios and fisheries management strategies.
Provided here also is an indication of how certain SEAwise is of these trajectories, alongside helpful links to more detailed SEAwise outputs to explore the underlying topics further.
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Assumes a trajectory of moderate warming, driven by lower emissions, resulting in less severe impacts.
Assumes a trajectory of more extreme warming, driven by higher emissions, resulting in more severe impacts.
Assumes a continuation of the current trajectory of fisheries management.
Assumes the adoption of a more flexible PYG approach.
Assumes a strict MSY approach with full implementation of the Landing Obligation.
Home to a large small-scale fleet, poorly identified and heavily-fished stocks make the Mediterranean ecosystem sensitive to changing environmental conditions.
In this region, SEAwise has assessed the seafloor impacts of fisheries, fisheries-related litter, and the accidental capture of sensitive species.
Alongside this, the project has analysed how climate change, invasive species, and management measures will interact to affect the region’s environment and fisheries, anticipating changes in carbon emissions, catches, and profitability.
Within the Glossary you will find definitions that are frequently used in the EBFM Tool.
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A droplet legend is used throughout the EBFM Tool to convey the relative status of different categories in the EBFM Tool (e.g. how well fish stocks are faring) and expected changes in these categories, based on various future management and climate scenarios. The legend is intended as a visualisation tool for communicating trade-offs, and is indicative rather than absolute.