Keywords: Landings


M’diq port records 31% drop in coastal and artisanal fish landings by August 2026

Sharp decline at M’diq port Fish landings at the port of M’diq recorded a significant decline during the first eight months of 2026, contrasting with the overall trend observed across Morocco’s coastal and artisanal fishing sector. According to data from Morocco’s National Fisheries......

Normandy D-Day beaches added to UNESCO World Heritage list

The D-Day beaches of Normandy have been officially added to the UNESCO World Heritage List, marking the completion of a nearly two-decade campaign to secure international recognition for one of the most significant historical sites of the 20th century. The decision was announced during a UNESCO meeting......

D-Day landing beaches in Normandy near UNESCO World Heritage recognition

Nearly two decades after the launch of its application, Normandy is awaiting a decision that could place the D-Day landing beaches among the world’s most significant cultural heritage sites. The region is seeking UNESCO World Heritage status for the coastline where Allied forces launched a decisive......

NASA's Artemis II mission heads to launch pad in two weeks

NASA announced Friday that its Artemis II mission will roll out to the launch pad in under two weeks, kicking off the first crewed trip to lunar orbit in more than five decades. Industry watchers call this the start of an unprecedented year for lunar missions, with at least five commercial landers also......

Morocco’s coastal and artisanal fisheries generate MAD 9.57 billion despite falling landings

Morocco’s coastal and artisanal fisheries generated over MAD 9.57 billion ($920 million) in sales during the first eleven months of 2025, according to the National Office of Fisheries (ONP). Despite the strong revenue, total landings dropped by 15% compared to the same period in 2024, totaling......

Port of Dakhla: Coastal and artisanal fish landings decline by end of August

Fish landings from coastal and artisanal fisheries at the Port of Dakhla fell by 21% year-on-year by the end of August, totaling 65,600 tonnes, according to the National Fisheries Office (ONP). In terms of value, the landings reached 604.91 million dirhams, down from 639.83 million dirhams in August......

Mediterranean ports see slight rise in coastal and small-scale fishing in early 2025

Fishing activities in Morocco’s Mediterranean ports recorded a modest increase during the first half of 2025, according to the latest data from the National Fisheries Office (Office National des Pêches - ONP). Between January and June 2025, coastal and artisanal fishing landings in Mediterranean......

M’diq port reports 33% increase in fish landings for January

The M’diq port recorded 247 tonnes of coastal and artisanal fish landings in January, marking a 33% rise compared to the same period last year, according to the National Fisheries Office (ONP). The market value of these landings also surged by 49%, exceeding 15.25 million dirhams (MDH), up from......

Morocco's Fishing Industry Navigates Shifting Tides

In a recent report from the National Office of Fisheries (ONP), Morocco's inshore and artisanal fishing sector witnessed a subtle downward shift in the first five months of 2024. The value of marketed products dipped by 1% to 4.37 billion dirhams, while the weight of these products declined by 7%......