UN Report: Overfishing in Mediterranean and Black Sea Hits Record Low

A new United Nations report reveals a dramatic decline in overfishing for the Mediterranean and Black Sea. According to the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), fishing pressure in the region has fallen by half over the last decade. This marks the lowest level of overfishing recorded in the past ten years. The reduced pressure allows fish populations a better chance to recover. The findings indicate significant progress toward sustainable fishing. The FAO monitors fishing pressure, which measures how much fish are caught compared to the natural population size.