Miguel Bernal
@mbernal_GFCM
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Executive Secretary at @UN_FAO_GFCM. Trying to help maintain diversity in our seas, seafood on our plates and fishers in our society. Views = my own
Rome, Lazio
Joined September 2010
Ready to discover the #SOMFI2025 programme❓ 1000+ attendees from 45+ countries are already registered❗️ ⏰Tomorrow at 17:00 is the last day for in-person registration. 👇Don’t miss the chance to join the launch of the GFCM flagship publication: https://t.co/vSg5mImtlv
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It’s #WorldFisheriesDay Remembering the key role of fishers & the importance to #stopIUUFishing, decent labour conditions at sea and Level Playing Field in all the fisheries value chain 🐟🎣
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Riyadh, 17 Nov 2025 | @MEWA_KSA & @UN_FAO_GFCM with @FAOSaudiArabia active participation held a workshop on certification and labelling of aquaculture products, funded by the Kingdom of #SaudiArabia under the GFCM work plan. Closing remarks by @DrHaddadNizar highlighted
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Don’t miss the launch of #SOMFI2025❗️ Join us to discover the main findings and follow a high-level discussion on how evidence-based management and collaboration can drive healthy seas & resilient coastal communities. Register here: https://t.co/vSg5mImtlv
#BlueTransformation
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🎣Visita a la oficina subregional de la Comisión General de Pesca del Mediterráneo ➡️La institución destaca que, pese a que el Mediterráneo es uno de los mares más sobreexplotados, la situación "está mejorando muchísimo y están funcionando las medidas de gestión" @pacodelatorrep
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Strengthening compliance to #FightIUUFishing The #GFCMSession agreed on: 🔹an enhanced mechanism to assess compliance and apply related corrective measures 🔹requirement for vessels >20m to have International Maritime Organization number to improve identification.
Congratulations to GFCM members for adopting new measures for the sustainability of aquatic foods: 🔷Strengthening compliance 🔷Boosting fisheries management 🔷Advancing sustainable aquaculture 🇦🇱🇩🇿🇧🇬🇭🇷🇨🇾🇪🇬🇪🇺🇫🇷🇬🇪🇬🇷🇮🇹🇱🇧🇱🇾🇲🇹🇲🇪🇲🇦🇷🇴🇸🇮🇪🇸🇸🇾🇹🇳🇹🇷🇺🇦 https://t.co/c7dOVSReFn
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#MedSea4Fish is the GFCM’s capacity-development programme for the Mediterranean. It supports countries to increase capacities in collecting data & producing quality information towards formulating scientific advice for #sustainablefisheries management. #GFCMSession
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En la Comisión General de Pesca del Mediterráneo y del Mar Negro, he defendido la necesidad de reforzar la cooperación entre los Estados del Mediterráneo. Solo así podremos asegurar el futuro de la pesca, proteger nuestros mares y preservar las comunidades costeras de la región.
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The 48th #GFCMSession started today in Málaga🇪🇸 with 130+ participants from 23 GFCM countries & the EU. Opening speeches from @CostasKadis, @LuisPlanas, @pacodelatorrep & @rolandkristo. 🆕The GFCM welcomes #Ukraine 🇺🇦 as its 24th contracting party represented by @VysotskyiTaras.
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Prof. Piccinetti was an important and influential figure in our region, our condolences to family and friends
We’re saddened by the passing of Prof. Corrado Piccinetti, a marine biologist whose profound knowledge left a mark on the Mediterranean As Chair of the #GFCM_SAC in its early years, he played a key role in developing scientific advice on fisheries Our thoughts are with his family
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On #BlackSeaDay, we celebrate +3000 fishers and other stakeholders who participated in awareness campaigns in 🇧🇬🇬🇪🇷🇴🇹🇷 In our newsletter watch a video on the recovery of sturgeons, read on safe handling and release of piked dogfish and sturgeons & more. https://t.co/IXr2046T6t
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#HappyHalloween! 🎃 Ghost gear is scary, but GFCM countries and experts are working together to get rid of it 👻 Find out more in the GFCM graphic novel 👇 https://t.co/qz22WVyIib
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The 48th #GFCMSession is around the corner❗️ It will bring together GFCM members, experts, advisers and observers to advance sustainable fisheries and aquaculture in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea. Stay tuned for updates on X and LinkedIn. #2Seas1Vision
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#SOMFI2025 will paint a comprehensive picture of aquaculture in our region. The sector is becoming increasingly vital for food security, employment & economic development. Stay tuned on this fast-growing sector & register now: https://t.co/vSg5mImtlv
#Aquaculture4Sustainability
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🌊After 10 days at sea, the 4th GFCM demersal survey-at-sea in Lebanese waters financed by @theGEF is now completed. Thank you all partners @MoaLebanon, @CNRSL, @FAOLebanon & MEDFRI for advancing science-based fisheries management. #FishEBM #SustainableFisheries
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Selectivity project tests solutions to prevent the catch of juveniles in commercial fisheries in the Strait of Sicily. The tests at sea were conducted using three different commercial vessels, each with identical technical features. https://t.co/R4kIsHMSmp
#SustainableFisheries
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Come work with @FAOfish!! Senior professional opening to lead the secretariat of the FAO Sub-Committee on Aquaculture and the Intergovernmental Technical Working Group on Aquatic Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITWG AqGR). 2 years renewable (standard FAO conditions).
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This #WorldFoodDay marks @FAO's 80th anniversary. #BetterTogether, in 8 decades, we have reached many historic milestones. Let's continue working #HandInHand to secure a future with food, dignity & hope for all, leaving no one behind. #4Betters #FAO80
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We're gearing up for two major milestones: 📍@UN_FAO_GFCM Annual session, including our Compliance Committee, 3–9 November, Spain 📍Launch of the State of Mediterranean and Black Sea Fisheries – #SOMFI2025 🗓️ 28 November Hybrid Stay tunned at https://t.co/z5B6UIaLgu
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Ready for #SOMFI2025❓ The State of Mediterranean and Black Sea Fisheries provides the most comprehensive and up-to-date report on fisheries and aquaculture status and trends in the region. Register for the launch on 28 November. 🔗 https://t.co/BNgpW0XB7F
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