The obligation to land all catches - consequences for the Mediterranean Jose Mª Bellido Millán, Ana Carbonell Quetglas, Mariano Garcia Rodriguez, Teresa.

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The obligation to land all catches - consequences for the Mediterranean Jose Mª Bellido Millán, Ana Carbonell Quetglas, Mariano Garcia Rodriguez, Teresa Garcia Jimenez, Maria González Aguilar. Instituto Español de Oceanografía 19/04/2019 Brief note “Landing Obligation – Mediterranean”

Briefing Note IP/B/PECH/IC/2013-168 TERMS OF REFERENCE Background: The implementation of the discard ban in Mediterranean fisheries is complicated by the absence of TACs and quotas the discard ban may lead to an increase in catching juvenile fish (no incentive to avoid fishing them and their transformation into fishmeal might even become commercially interesting). a great concern about the possible increase of the black market for juveniles in some Mediterranean countries Objectives and content this briefing note is intended to provide an analysis of the effects of the discard ban in the Mediterranean. overview of the main species caught as juveniles in EU Mediterranean. recommendations on how to tackle the problem of juvenile catches and how to apply the discard ban in order to prevent negative effects associated to its implementation. 19/04/2019 Brief note “Landing Obligation – Mediterranean” PowerPoint Presentation (edit title in master)

Our approach The approach is focused on five main aspects, comprising a global view for the successful implementation of the new CFP, particularly in the aspects related to the discard ban and landing obligation. European Mediterranean fisheries. Discards in EU Mediterranean fisheries. Discards mitigation measures. Use of un-wanted catches, commercialization and black market. Obligation to land all catches – implementation of the new CFP. Conclusions and recommendations. The methodology: collection of recent information from academic publications, studies and reports from relevant sources; analysis of primary data collected from fieldwork and case studies. 19/04/2019 Brief note “Landing Obligation – Mediterranean” PowerPoint Presentation (edit title in master)

European Mediterranean fisheries Mediterranean fisheries represent an important and vital sector of European Union. Fleet account for 46% of total EU fishing vessels (22% of the EU fleet in terms of tonnage and 34% in terms on engine power). Landings represent around 12 % of total EU landings. Mediterranean fleet land an average of 500,000 t per year , of which 48 % are in Italy, 20% in Spain , 16% in Greece, 8% in Croatia, 6% in France and Slovenia, Malta and Cyprus contributing each one with less than 1 %. Main fisheries: Bottom otter trawlers, pelagic trawlers and purse seines, drifting longlines and small-scale fisheries. Bottom trawl is the fishing gear with higher discard rates. High diversity of species in the Mediterranean. From 300 species caught in the Mediterranean, only around 10% are consistently marketed and 30% are occasionally retained (depending on the sizes and market demands) whereas up to 60% are always discarded. 19/04/2019 Brief note “Landing Obligation – Mediterranean” PowerPoint Presentation (edit title in master)

Discards in EU Mediterranean fisheries In the Mediterranean, discards are characterised by extremely high species diversity with a high percentage of non-commercial catch and high variability in total discard rate due to seasonality. Total discards in the Mediterranean are estimated in 18.6% of the total catch. Discards differ depending on the country. For regulated species, Italy with more than 40% of landings by weight, is followed by Spain (5%) and Slovenia (5%) as countries with the highest discard rates. Spanish data suggests that much of the discarding was not only associated to undersized fish but also to high grading and market issues forces rather than any legal constraints. 19/04/2019 Brief note “Landing Obligation – Mediterranean” PowerPoint Presentation (edit title in master)

Discards mitigation measures Regulation in force Based on fishing selectivity Based on temporal closures (Fish assemblages, recruit & spawning sizes) Based on spatial closures Based on vulnerable sizes and vulnerable species Based on quotas 19/04/2019 Brief note “Landing Obligation – Mediterranean” PowerPoint Presentation (edit title in master)

Discards mitigation measures Measures and tools to mitigate discards of juveniles and un-wanted catches. Measures of control of fishing effort. Improvement of the design and use of fishing gear and bycatch mitigation devices. Spatial and/or temporal fishing restrictions and/or closures. Limits and/or quotas on bycatches. Incentives for fishers to comply with measures to manage bycatch and reduce discards. 19/04/2019 Brief note “Landing Obligation – Mediterranean” PowerPoint Presentation (edit title in master)

Use of un-wanted cacthes, commercialization and black market Lack of information concerning availability and types of raw material to apply valorisation at an industrial scale is a handicap to overcome as well as to establish specific protocols for safety and preservation of raw material. Another problem is related to all the logistics of discards both on board and once they are landed. Since a well-defined logistic and management network adapted to each area and type of industry does not exist actually. Catching Retaining Landing Storing Transport Commercial Old CFP New CFP Ind - Hum Steps to avoid for Black$$ 19/04/2019 Brief note “Landing Obligation – Mediterranean” PowerPoint Presentation (edit title in master)

Use of un-wanted cacthes, commercialization and black market Black market is mainly related with traditional consumption costumes, economic crisis and illegal catches and it is caused by a lack of enforcement and control by countries and regional organizations on fishing activities, due to inappropriate or insufficient operational plans and disciplinary measures for those not following the rules. Unreported landings in the Mediterranean for demersal fisheries are estimated on 30~35% of total landings. These can be summarized as: recreational fishing (36%), black market sales (32%), subsistence fishing (17%), unreported artisanal fishing (12%) and illegal catches (2%). 19/04/2019 Brief note “Landing Obligation – Mediterranean” PowerPoint Presentation (edit title in master)

Implementation of the new CFP Landing obligation will prompt a different way in processing and storing fish material, which may also produce a cascade effect in other steps of fishing process and commercialization. SWOT analysis shows the overall balance was negative to the implementation of the new CFP, with 72.6% of negative aspects (Weaknesses and Threats) and 27.4% of positive aspects (Strengths and Opportunities). 19/04/2019 Brief note “Landing Obligation – Mediterranean” PowerPoint Presentation (edit title in master)

Conclusions The landing obligation will provide solutions to some persistent problems derived from fishing, and consequently it will create other new problems. Better utilization of the fishing harvest, providing raw material for valorisation industries. Opposite, it will increase removal of marine biomass and energy. Landing such volumes of marine debris can generate an important environmental pollution in land. This is particularly sensitive in the Mediterranean, with many touristic areas and where weather is warm almost throughout the year. If the volumes of marine debris are not sufficient for a quick removal in appropriate conditions they can cause poor hygienic and sanitary conditions, affecting adversely the welfare of local communities. Apparently, there are no incentives to land unwanted catches, although penalties for failure this requirement are not still clear in the Mediterranean, unlike Atlantic where penalty quotas will be implemented. One possible consequence of the new regulation may be the increase in illegal marketing of fish below the minimum size. Landing, storage and transportation of juveniles will be legal and this can simplify the black market commercialization. 19/04/2019 Brief note “Landing Obligation – Mediterranean” PowerPoint Presentation (edit title in master)

Recommendations The best discards mitigation measure occurs at the sea and it is not to catch unwanted catch. The key aspect should be better fishing practices to avoid unwanted catch. Landing obligations for discards do not necessary reduce unwanted catch in the Mediterranean. Opposite, we agree it may increase the black market of juveniles. Discards mitigation measures in the Mediterranean must be adjusted to the Mediterranean fishing management system, i.e. measures related to fishing effort and no quotas/landing TACs. Some of these measures can be reductions of fishing effort, better fishing selectivity and spatio-temporal fishing restrictions for vulnerable sizes and/or areas. The discard ban and landing obligation should be accompanied by other measures for its successful implementation. Some of these measures are improvements of control of fishing effort, effective enforcement and finally an agreement of the fishing sector to comply the rules and regulations. Discards should be managed in a fishery-by-fishery basis. Exemptions (minimis) can be an alternative for some selected fisheries, of course based on scientific studies. 19/04/2019 Brief note “Landing Obligation – Mediterranean” PowerPoint Presentation (edit title in master)

The ultimate measure for mitigating discards … Many thanks for your attention. IEO discards team 19/04/2019 Brief note “Landing Obligation – Mediterranean” PowerPoint Presentation (edit title in master)