by enalia | May 25, 2026 | Caution
European hake Merluccius merluccius Caution The European hake is native to Cypriot waters but is overfished by trawl fisheries with low abundances and is marketed from abroad. It can exceed 1 meter in length and 10 kilograms in weight; however, fish caught in our...
by enalia | May 25, 2026 | Caution
Striped bream Lithognathus mormyrus Caution The Striped bream is native to our waters and spawns between May and September. Its length ranges from 15 to 30 centimeters, with a maximum of 50 centimeters, and its weight can exceed 1 kilogram. It matures at around three...
by enalia | May 25, 2026 | Recommended
Saddled seabream Oblada melanura Recommended The Saddled seabream is native and abundant in our waters. It spawns between April and December and usually ranges from 15 to 20 centimeters in length, but can grow up to 30 centimeters, and its weight can exceed 1...
by enalia | May 25, 2026 | Caution
Dusky grouper Epinephelus marginatus Caution Dusky groupers are overfished in our waters. This large fish matures at the age of five and so maintaining its numbers while being overfished is hard for it. It can grow over 1 meter in length and weigh more than 30...
by enalia | May 24, 2026 | Recommended
Common bream Pagrus pagrus Recommended Common bream is common in our waters but because of its late maturity it is regulated by the EU so it does not end up overfished. Its spawning period is between April and June and it is fished using static nets, longlines,...
