Lebanese fisheries are
characterised as small scale artisanal, traditionally based on
passive gears such as gillnets, trammel nets, longlines and purse
seines operated by small wooden boats. Vast majority of fishing
activities take place within a range of six miles from the port of
departure and 3 miles from the coast. Fishing operations are mostly
carried out at a depth up to 50 m.
General Fisheries
Commission for the Mediterranean - Consisting of 22 Member
countries along with the European Community, the GFCM’s objectives
are to promote the development, conservation, rational management
and best utilization of living marine resources, as well as the
sustainable development of aquaculture in the Mediterranean, Black
Sea and connecting waters. Membership is open to both Mediterranean
coastal states and regional economic organizations as well as to
United Nations member states whose vessels engage in fishing in
Mediterranean waters.
AQUASTAT is FAO's
global information system on water and agriculture developed by the
Land and Water Division. It collects, analyses and disseminates data
and information by country and by region. Its aim is to provide
users interested in global, regional and national analyses with
comprehensive information related to water resources and
agricultural water management across the world, with emphasis on
countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean.
Information for Lebanon
Ocean Health Index Lebanon - 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.
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