The coastal fleet of the Moroccan Mediterranean: the sea of Al Hoceima as a case study

Keznine, Mohamed; Benaissa, Hassan; Barylo, Ye. O.; Yurii, Loboiko; Aksissou, Mustapha; Analla, Mohamed

doi:10.21608/ejabf.2021.157313

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“…The port of Al Hoceima is located in the northeast of Morocco, on its Mediterranean coast, about 150 km east of the Straits of Gibraltar and bounded on the west by the Al Hoceima National Park (Figure 1). Fishing activity plays a major role in the port with more than 45 fishing vessels active in the area, including 16 trawlers using bottom trawls with a small vertical opening, 14 purse seiners using the purse seines targeting small pelagics (sardines, anchovies and mackerel), and 15 longliners using hook and line gear (Keznine et al, 2021).…”

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“…In the region of Al Hoceima, the coastal fleet is one of the most important economic activities as a source of foreign exchange. It generates various socio-economic benefits and is a source of livelihood for more than 660 fishermen in the region (Keznine et al, 2021).…”

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“…Coastal fishing is defined as the type of fishing activity conducted by wooden boats of 16-24 m (Viðarsson et al, 2015). This activity uses purse seiners to target pelagic species, uses longliners to target demersal species as well as drift nets and bottom trawlers (Keznine et al, 2021).…”

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A Socioeconomic Study of the Coastal Fishing Fleet in the Al Hoceima Port (Moroccan Mediterranean)

Keznine¹,

Hasni

Mabruk

et al. 2023

International Journal of Social Ecology and Sustainable Development

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Coastal fishing in the Moroccan Mediterranean plays a key role in the fishing industry's economy. This activity is an important source of jobs and income for many coastal communities in the Al Hoceima region of the north-western Mediterranean. This study aims to investigate the state of socio-economic knowledge of the fishermen of the coastal fleet in the region of Al Hoceima, using a diagnosis based on the analysis of socio-economic indicators. The data were obtained by a structured questionnaire with 90 fishermen, 30 captains, and 15 ship owners. The analysis of the data collected revealed, from a social level, a high rate of illiteracy and a low level of education among the fishermen. The economic weight and value of trawlers are significant. Despite the high commercial value of the species, the net income is not satisfactory, so the wealth produced by these fisheries does not have a real impact on the quality of life of the fishers, which does not guarantee the sustainable development of this activity.

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A Socioeconomic Study of the Coastal Fishing Fleet in the Al Hoceima Port (Moroccan Mediterranean)

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Mabruk

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International Journal of Social Ecology and Sustainable Development

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“…The Bay of Al Hoceima, located in the western Mediterranean, is a unique area of nature and biodiversity, designated as a national park that extends over 19,600 hectares at sea covering a coastline of 40 km The port of Al Hoceima is located in the center of the city of Al Hoceima and hosts about 45 shing vessels that support about 617 jobs per year (Keznine et al, 2021). The elasmobranch shery has been managed in a sustainable manner since the launch of the HALIEUTIS strategy in which shing for certain elasmobranch species is prohibited (DPM, 2012).…”

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“…Scienti c observers accompanied 62 shing trips on randomly selected bottom trawlers from the Al Hoceima port. The length of these trawlers varied from 12 to 23 m, engine power varied from 80 to 500 horsepower, and tonnage from 15 to 70 tons (Keznine et al, 2021). Research effort was distributed equally between seasons with (Fig.…”

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Elasmobranch Bycatch in a bottom trawl fishery at Al Hoceima Port in Morocco (Mediterranean Sea)

Keznine

Giovos²,

Mghili

et al. 2023

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This study focuses on the identification and estimation of the number of rays and sharks caught incidentally in the Moroccan Mediterranean Sea and their seasonal variation. In 2020, from 62 bottom trawl surveys, it was estimated that elasmobranchs represent 6.67% (25 kg) of the total catch (372 kg/ trip) per trip in Al Hoceima Bay. Raja clavata and Scyliorhinus canicula were the most abundant species, representing between 27% and 21% of the total elasmobranchs captured respectively, followed by Prionace glauca (19%) and Oxynotus centrina (13%). Single or sporadic captures of the threatened and protected Isurus oxyrinchus and Mobula mobular were further recorded, as well as of the endemic and threatened Raja radula. Elasmobranch bycatch rates vary with depth, season and fishing area. The current data indicate that the Moroccan Mediterranean may be an important breeding area for many elasmobranchs. They also emphasize the urgent necessity for better understanding the interactions between fisheries and elasmobranchs to develop management measures.

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Elasmobranch Bycatch in a Bottom Trawl Fishery at Al Hoceima Port in Morocco (Mediterranean Sea)

Keznine,

Giovos,

Mghili

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The coastal fleet of the Moroccan Mediterranean: the sea of Al Hoceima as a case study

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A Socioeconomic Study of the Coastal Fishing Fleet in the Al Hoceima Port (Moroccan Mediterranean)

A Socioeconomic Study of the Coastal Fishing Fleet in the Al Hoceima Port (Moroccan Mediterranean)

Elasmobranch Bycatch in a bottom trawl fishery at Al Hoceima Port in Morocco (Mediterranean Sea)

Elasmobranch Bycatch in a Bottom Trawl Fishery at Al Hoceima Port in Morocco (Mediterranean Sea)

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