The National Environmental Agency is conducting autumn research in the Black Sea using a demersal trawl
Aquaculture
The National Environmental Agency, with the support of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM), is conducting another phase of research in the Black Sea using demersal trawling.
The research is being carried out at 20 pre-selected stations stretching from Gonio to Maltakva at varying sea depths, utilizing standardized research gear (demersal trawls) and international methodologies.
The objective of the study is to examine the biological and population characteristics of priority fish species in the Black Sea and to collect scientific data. This will facilitate the sustainable management of fishery resources, the protection of marine biodiversity, and the implementation of ecosystem-based management principles. It is worth noting that sample processing is carried out in accordance with the international standards and methodology of the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) of the FAO, which enables the comparison of the obtained data with research results from other countries in the Black Sea region.
The research is conducted within the framework of the project "Experimental Demersal Trawl Survey in Georgian Waters" and contributes to improving the assessment of Black Sea fish resources, implementing modern approaches for their sustainable management, and strengthening international scientific cooperation.
