Details
- Identification
- PDF ISBN 978-92-9405-207-0 doi:10.2926/5619525 HZ-01-25-049-EN-N
- Publication date
- 18 July 2025
- Author
- European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency
Description
Regional databases are recognized under the 2017 Data Collection Framework Regulation as essential tools for coordinating regional fisheries data management.
Regional databases consolidate fisheries data at a low aggregation level, centralizing storage and reducing the administrative burden on Member States by minimizing multiple data submissions in different formats. They also enable end users to generate customized statistical estimates and streamline reporting obligations related to fisheries data collection.
In the Mediterranean and Black Sea region, Data Collection Framework data are distributed across multiple databases, primarily managed by the Joint Research Centre (JRC) and the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean.
However, the lack of compatibility among these databases complicates regional data management. The knowledge gained from RDBFIS II is expected to play a pivotal role in shaping the next phase of RDBFIS development (RDBFIS III), ensuring that the regional database continues to meet the evolving needs of Med&BS fisheries data collection and analysis.
