Ministry of
Agriculture and Rural Development - Ministry of Agriculture
and Rural Development
Fisheries sector in Montenegro
Fisheries sector share in gross national product is 0,5 %,
Fisheries sector share in gross product in agriculture sector is
3,1%,
Total value of fisheries sector is around 15 million euros,
Marine fisheries sector represents 0,3 % of total fisheries sector
of EU on Mediterranean (561,288 t),
Fisheries sector in Montenegro employs 631 persons.
Commercial Fish of Montenegro
Demersal Fish Species -
Hake,
Red mullet,
Dentex,
Grey mullet,
European Eel,
Pickerel,
Bogue,
Salpa,
Dogfish,
Catfish,
Shark,
Ray
Pelagic Fish Species - Sardine, Sprat, Anchovy, Atlantic
Mackerel, Scad, Horse Mackerel, Tuna and other pelagic fish
Cephalopod Species - Squid, Cuttlefish, Octopus
Aquaculture
Mussel Farming
Marine Fish Farming
Ocean Health Index Montenegro - The Ocean Health Index is a valuable tool for the
ongoing assessment of ocean health. By providing a means to advance
comprehensive ocean policy and compare future progress, the Index
can inform decisions about how to use or protect marine ecosystems.
The Index is a collaborative effort, made possible through
contributions from more than 65 scientists/ocean experts and
partnerships between organizations including the National Center for
Ecological Analysis and Synthesis, Sea Around Us, Conservation
International, National Geographic, and the New England Aquarium.
Information for Montenegro
