L’utilisation du filet maillant dérivant au niveau des pêcheries de la wilaya de Mostaganem

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