Reducing pressure on fisheries resources and biodiversity of the Alboran Sea in the Mediterranean, Morocco

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Project ID
Project Title	Reducing pressure on fisheries resources and biodiversity of the Alboran Sea in the Mediterranean, Morocco
Type	Transboundary Waters
Focus Areas
Geographic Scope	Morocco, Africa, Arab States
Lead Organization(s)	UNDP
Project Partners	*UNDP GEF SGP
Financing	Total: $45,125; Sources of Financing: GEF SGP
Timeframe	2008 - 2010
Status	Ongoing
Project website(s)	GEF SGP Website
Contacts	Lamiss Naciri

Contents 1 Description 2 Expected Outcomes 3 Achievements: Results and Impact 4 Lessons for Replication 5 References 6 See also 7 External Resources 8 Attachments

Description

The project aims to:

• Diversify fishing techniques and the stock of fish caught by longline which is in decline.
• Strengthen sustainable fishing activities.
• Reduce the impact of current fishing techniques on vulnerable or protected species including migratory pelagic and using different fishing techniques that target different species selectively.

Expected Outcomes

Achievements: Results and Impact

Lessons for Replication

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References

See also

1. Reducing pressure on resources in the Mediterranean through the diversification of income for fishermen, monitoring species, networking associations and advocacy, Morocco
2. Reaching the Poorest:Rural Water Supply in Morocco

External Resources

Attachments