Abstract In Mediterranean European countries, 85% of the assessed stocks are currently
overfished compared to a maximum sustainable yield reference value (MSY) while …

Species mapping is an essential tool for conservation programmes as it provides clear
pictures of the distribution of marine resources. However, in fishery ecology, the amount of …

Identification of the potential habitat of European anchovy (Engraulis encrasicolus) at
different life stages in relation to environmental conditions is an interesting subject from both …

The identification of nursery grounds and other essential fish habitats of exploited stocks is a
key requirement for the development of spatial conservation planning aimed at reducing the …

An ecological niche modelling (ENM) approach was developed to model the suitable habitat
for the 0-group European hake, Merluccius merluccius L., 1758, in the Mediterranean Sea …

Direct and indirect anthropogenic pressures on biodiversity and ecosystems are expected to
lower the provided ecosystem services (ES) in the near future. To limit these impacts …

Identification of fishing grounds is crucial for a good understanding of fisheries practices and
for proposing effective management measures. A methodology to map fishing grounds and …

Fish habitats sustain essential functions for fish to complete their life cycle, such as feeding,
growing and spawning. Conservation is crucial to maintain fish populations and their …

Spatial and temporal closures of fish nursery areas to fishing have recently been recognized
as useful tools for efficient fisheries management, as they preserve the reproductive …

Integrated information from different parts of the Mediterranean Sea was used to model the
spatial and temporal variability of the distribution grounds of the sardine population. Acoustic …