Practical Guidelines for the Use of Artificial Reefs in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea

Fabi, G.;Scarcella, G.;Spagnolo, A.;Bortone, S. A. ;Charbonnel, E.;Goutayer, J. J.;Haddad, N.;Lök, A.;Trommelen, M.;Fishery and Aquaculture Economics and Policy Division

Practical Guidelines for the Use of Artificial Reefs in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea

Studies and Reviews. General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean

Year of publication 2015

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 84 p.

Author Fabi, G.;Scarcella, G.;Spagnolo, A.;Bortone, S. A. ;Charbonnel, E.;Goutayer, J. J.;Haddad, N.;Lök, A.;Trommelen, M.;Fishery and Aquaculture Economics and Policy Division

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Book (series)

ISBN 978-92-5-108854-8

Series title Studies and reviews (General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean)

Series number 96

Edition 1

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Synopsis (short abstract) Artificial reefs have been used for a long time around the world and have served many purposes ranging from habitat restoration, fish stock enhancement and fisheries management to research and recreation. At present, fish stock enhancement and fisheries management are the main reasons driving reef construction in the Mediterranean Sea, while habitat restoration is the main purpose for their use in the Black Sea. The increasing interest for artificial reefs has given rise to several concerns rega rding their possible negative impacts, due to the use of unsuitable materials and to waste dumping. Consequently, the need emerged over the past fifteen years to develop guidelines in order to support managers and scientists in the use of artificial reefs in European seas. Based on such existing guidelines, this document aims to further provide up‐to‐date information and guidance regarding specific management practices for the planning, siting, construction and anchoring of artificial reefs in t he Mediterranean and the Black Sea and for monitoring their effectiveness from an ecological and socio‐economic point of view. After providing an overview of existing definitions and legislations relating to the deployment of artificial reefs, this document illustrates the main aspects related to the different steps involved in the planning, siting and construction phases. A detailed presentation of the specific types and purposes of artificial reefs follows, with a description of their possible impacts and of existing methodologies to monitor and assess their effectiveness. Finally, these guidelines give insights about the socio‐economic effects of artificial reefs and control, surveillance and maintenance issues.

Language English

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