Welcome to the Tunisian App for Fisheries Monitoring!
Bienvenue sur l'application tunisienne de surveillance des pêches!
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Mission
This application provides catch reporting for Tunisian fishermen, vessel activity maps, and emerging news in ocean transparency initiatives.
Cette application fournit des rapports de captures pour les pêcheurs tunisiens, des cartes d'activité des navires et des nouvelles émergentes sur les initiatives de transparence des océans.
يوفر هذا التطبيق تقارير عن الصيد للصيادين التونسيين وخرائط نشاط السفن والأخبار الناشئة في مبادرات الشفافية في المحيطات.
- Invasive Species - How are invasive species impacting the fisheries economy? Learn about the African blue crab and more!
- Reporting - log your fishing activity or observations
- Maps - View real-time fishing activity
- Tunisian Species - Learn about fish species caught in Tunisia
- Observers - If you are monitoring ports, report what you are seeing!
- User Login - Register and login on our platform
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Bluefin Tuna
Scientific Name: Thunnus thynnus
The Bluefin Tuna is a large species of tuna that is found in the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. It is known for its speed and strength, making it a prized catch.
Season: June - October
Catch/Consumption: Frequently caught, highly consumed especially in export markets.
Swordfish
Scientific Name: Xiphias gladius
Swordfish are large, predatory fish characterized by their long, flat bill. They are highly migratory and are found in both tropical and temperate parts of the ocean.
Season: April - September
Catch/Consumption: Moderately caught, prized in both local and export markets.
Common Smooth-Hound
Scientific Name: Mustelus mustelus
The Common Smooth-Hound is a type of houndshark. It is found in the eastern Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea and is known for its smooth skin and docile nature.
Season: May - November
Catch/Consumption: Less frequently caught, mainly consumed locally.
Bovine Eagle Ray
Scientific Name: Aetomylaeus bovinus
The Bovine Eagle Ray is a large species of ray found in the eastern Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. It is known for its distinctive shape and ability to leap out of the water.
Season: April - September
Catch/Consumption: Rarely caught, often bycatch in trawling operations.
Common Stingray
Scientific Name: Dasyatis pastinaca
The Common Stingray is found in coastal waters of the northeastern Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. It has a venomous stinger and is often caught as bycatch.
Season: June - October
Catch/Consumption: Frequently caught, both targeted and as bycatch.
Common Guitarfish
Scientific Name: Rhinobatos rhinobatos
The Common Guitarfish is a species of cartilaginous fish that resembles both sharks and rays. It is commonly found in the Mediterranean Sea and the eastern Atlantic Ocean.
Season: May - August
Catch/Consumption: Occasionally caught, targeted for both local consumption and export.
Spinner Shark
Scientific Name: Carcharhinus brevipinna
The Spinner Shark is a fast-swimming, migratory shark that often forms schools. It is known for spinning out of the water during feeding.
Season: June - September
Catch/Consumption: Occasionally caught, with some local consumption and tourism interest.
Sandbar Shark
Scientific Name: Carcharhinus plumbeus
The Sandbar Shark is a large shark found in coastal regions. It is characterized by its high dorsal fin and prefers sandy or muddy bottoms.
Season: April - August
Catch/Consumption: Rarely caught, mainly bycatch in commercial fishing operations.
White Shark
Scientific Name: Carcharodon carcharias
The White Shark is the most well-known and largest predatory fish in the world. However, its population dynamics are poorly understood in the Mediterranean. It is often caught as bycatch in seines.
Season: May - November
Catch/Consumption: Very rarely caught, highly protected species with strict conservation measures.