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摘要: The main purpose of this study is to disseminate information on the current status and evolution of the fish stocks (eg demersals, small pelagics and large pelagics) among countries of the sub-region. Other objectives are:• Review the resources management systems;• Identify the most urgent needs the fish stocks are facing;• Suggest measures for their scientific management;• Introduce a “systemic” fisheries concept;• Recommend priority actions to ensure fisheries sustainability.The scope of the paper covers the Mediterranean Sea, where fishing pressure, both commercial and sportive, is constantly increasing along these waters and it is expected it will continue to grow in the future. In addition, as an ecosystem, it is considered rather fragile and submitted to increasing pollution.