INFOS & NEWS

This newsletter presents the main outcomes of the 25th FAO Working Group on the Assessment of Small Pelagic Fish Stocks Off Northwest Africa, held in Agadir, Morocco, in June 2026. It highlights catch trends, stock assessments and management recommendations for key species, including sardine, sardinella, horse mackerel and mackerel. The issue also covers recent scientific workshops, FIP activities and upcoming initiatives supporting sustainable fisheries management.