Status stock and Sustainable Management Measures for Moroccan Sardines

摘要

This article summarizes the state of stocks of sardine,sardina pilchardusin Moroccan waters at the end of 2016 and 2018.These stocks varies ac-cording to the region,They are now in a sustainable exploitation situation:Atlantic sardine,but also stocks that have reached or are still in over-ex-ploitation levels:Mediterranean sardine.The fishing pressure exerted onthe sardine stock exceeds the optimal level by 40%.Due to the degrada-tion of the fragile marine environment of the Mediterranean region,gen-eraled by pollution of various origins,the overexploitation of juveniles inthe coastal strip,non-responsible practices and the use of non-fishing gearselective,it is imperative to take the necessary measures to protect themarine environment and ensure rational and sustainable exploitation ofthe resource.(High commission plan 2006 report).