Published in Scientific Papers. Series D. Animal Science, Vol. LXVIII, Issue 1
Written by Kety BALACI, Maria Desimira STROE, Angelica DOBRE, Livia VIDU, Galin Yankov NIKOLOV, Carmen Georgeta NICOLAE
In Romania, activities related to fishing, aquaculture, processing and trade in fish and fish products are widespread in all regions of the country. In some remote areas, such as the Danube Delta and Danube Plain, and the Danube Cluster, fishing is one of the main activities, providing jobs, income and food for the local population. In the context of increasing environmental and economic pressures on the Danube River, it is essential to adopt integrated measures to protect biodiversity and secure water and fish resources for local communities. While Romania ranked second in Europe in 2011 for inland fisheries according to the Institute for European Environmental Policy, by 2023 it had fallen to 17th place, as indicated by Eurostat data, reflecting significant changes in the sector. Given these considerations, the paper aims to present an analysis of the evolution of commercial fishing in the Romanian part of the Danube River in relation to other riparian countries and to highlight the challenges of this activity, challenges that can serve as the basis for a sustainable management strategy.
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