Keywords: Fisheries


Morocco and Mauritania Forge Strategic Maritime Alliance to Advance Fisheries Sector

Morocco and Mauritania are strengthening their longstanding partnership in the fisheries sector through high-level talks aimed at expanding cooperation across multiple domains. The discussion, held Monday in Rabat, brought together Zakia Driouich, Secretary of State for Maritime Fisheries, and Mauritanian......

Mediterranean Fish Market Trends: Mixed Economic Impact as Volumes Drop, Values Rise

In a notable shift in Mediterranean fishing dynamics, Morocco's coastal and artisanal fishing sector has experienced significant changes through November 2024, according to recent data from the National Fisheries Office (ONP). While fishing volumes have declined, the overall market value has shown......

Strengthening Sustainable Fisheries Key Outcomes of the INRH’s 31st Council Session

The National Institute for Fisheries Research (INRH) held its 31st Council Session on Friday in Rabat, chaired by the Secretary of State responsible for Maritime Fisheries. This pivotal meeting focused on presenting and approving the 2025 scientific action plan and budget.   In her opening remarks,......

Spain Strengthens Import Inspections for Moroccan Agricultural Produce

Spain has implemented a new inspection system at the Port of Algeciras to tighten controls on agricultural imports from Morocco, addressing demands from domestic farmers for greater oversight. This pilot project introduces a unified inspection framework under the direct supervision of the Ministry of......

Strengthening Strategic Ties Morocco and Russia's Growing Partnership in Fisheries and Agriculture

The growing collaboration between Morocco and Russia, particularly in the fields of agriculture and fisheries, highlights the strategic convergence of interests between the two nations. This partnership, which began in 2020, has been gradually evolving and now includes the extension of cooperation in......

EU Reaffirms Commitment to Morocco Partnership Despite Legal Setback

In a strategic move to maintain diplomatic ties, European Union leaders are poised to reaffirm their commitment to a "high value" partnership with Morocco at an upcoming summit. This stance comes in the wake of a recent European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruling that invalidated EU-Morocco trade......

EU Reaffirms Morocco Alliance Despite Legal Setback

The European Union has underscored its commitment to maintaining strong ties with Morocco, even as a recent court ruling poses challenges to their trade agreements. Josep Borrell, the EU's top diplomat, emphasized the significance of this partnership during a press conference following a Foreign......

African Nations Convene in Tangier to Harness Ocean's Potential for Sustainable Growth

The coastal city of Tangier, Morocco, recently played host to a groundbreaking event that brought together African nations to explore the vast potential of the ocean economy. The inaugural African Ocean Week, held in conjunction with the 3rd High-Level Ministerial Conference on the Blue Belt Initiative......

EU Parliament Rebuffs Debate on Morocco Agreements, Reaffirming Strategic Partnership

In a decisive move, the European Parliament has rejected an attempt to debate the recent rulings of the Court of Justice of the European Union (ECJ) concerning Morocco-EU fisheries and agriculture agreements. This development marks a significant setback for pro-separatist lawmakers and underscores the......