Abstract:
The use of driftnets in fisheries in Mostaganem goes back to the eighties, this passive fishing
gear is intended to capture different species of tuna, swordfish, of Bonito, Melva, and mackerel. Acting
on the pelagic stage but threatening other marine species of ecological interest recognized in the
Mediterranean, including cetaceans and sea turtles. The study conducted through surveys and
observations drawn from professionals describes the types of professions, their number, the supply of
products landed in fisheries and non-target species but captured by this device that is a threat to the
presence of rare, vulnerable and endangered in the Mediterranean sea and in other geographic areas. Its
prohibition is absolute in the European economic community and the International Committee of the
Atlantic for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas. The results of formulaire- survey on the use of
driftnets reveal that national fishing units using gillnets only represent 17% of total 2941 all confused
arming units. Mostaganem into account a limited number. The concentration of the use of GND was
reported in Tlemcen and Boumerdes Tipaza this is explained by the nature of their benthic bottom and
around the Straits of Gibraltar, passing obliged for large migratory species. Professionals ho used GND
believe that the three months of biological stop fishing for swordfish is a long time, some even wish
cancellation also professional answers on the probable ban, the fishery administration driftnet. Fishing
in Mostaganem mention a unanimous way that any ban will be fatal on this scale fishing, which
provides a source of income for entire families, Nevertheless, the deterrent and acceptable solution will
be to financially support the progressive conversion of small boats FMD trades to weaponry in small
seines or handlines which implies protection measures for fisheries resources and allow for future
sustainable fisheries in Mostaganem
