Overseas

Italy’s sea economy is growing, gaining speed and strengthening its weight within the national system. Yet while the figures continue to point in a positive direction, a far more concrete and, in some ways, more urgent signal is coming from the heart of the industry...

The European Commission’s decision to activate the crisis mechanism under the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund marks a new phase, shifting attention from institutional statements to practical implementation. After a day shaped by official reactions and recognition of the work carried out at European...

Maritime spatial planning in the European Union is back at the center of the political agenda, with a message that sounds like a clear warning for the fisheries sector: the current framework is not delivering concrete results for fishing activities. This is the key takeaway...

The Libya fisheries strategy GFCM visit marks a decisive step in the country’s transition toward a modern and sustainable blue economy. The official visit to Tripoli by a high-level delegation from the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean goes far beyond a routine institutional meeting....

In June 2026, the Zwara Fishing & Maritime Investment Expo marks a turning point in Libya’s fisheries sector, signaling a clear move toward sustainability and international cooperation—an opportunity that Italy, and especially Sicilian fishing fleets, cannot afford to overlook. From June 22 to 24, 2026,...

There is one development that risks going largely unnoticed, yet it could carry real weight for the future of swordfish fishing in the Mediterranean. Italy’s Ministry of Agriculture has launched a national trial on the use of trapline, a fishing gear that is still not...

Anyone working in the aquaculture sector knows that credibility is not built at the moment a product is presented, but much earlier—within the very way a company organizes its operations. It is a form of capital that originates in processes, in consistency of decisions, and...

Who works at sea already knows that something has changed. The waters feel different, the seasons are less predictable, and some species are behaving in unusual ways. Science is now putting numbers to that perception. A study by researchers from the Institute of Marine Sciences...

In April 2026, Italian fisheries regulations take a more defined and operational shape through two key decrees signed by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry (MASAF). Far from routine administrative acts, these measures directly impact fishing communities across Italy, reshaping how fleets operate...

Sea bream imports in Italy: a structural shift in the EU seafood market Let’s start with a concrete image. You are standing at the fish counter of an Italian supermarket. In front of you, two gilthead sea bream look almost identical: one labeled “Italy”, the...