Mediterranean International Bottom Trawl Survey
MEDITS Scientific Programme
A shared scientific framework for monitoring demersal resources and marine biodiversity across the Mediterranean Sea.
Programme at a glance
- International scientific survey programme
- Standardised bottom trawl sampling
- Mediterranean geographical coverage
- Reports, publications and survey resources
Project overview
A shared scientific approach for Mediterranean demersal resources monitoring
MEDITS provides a coordinated framework for collecting comparable information on demersal species, benthic communities and fishery resources. The programme is based on shared survey protocols, common biological sampling rules and a long-term international collaboration.
Survey protocols
Publish the MEDITS handbook, sampling design, gears, station information, species lists and quality-control procedures.
Geographical coverage
Present Mediterranean survey areas, participating countries, GFCM geographical sub-areas and regional coordination.
Scientific outputs
Organise technical reports, publications, indicators, maps, datasets and meeting documentation.
Partners network
Showcase the institutes, laboratories, coordination units and national scientific teams involved in the programme.
Data and protocols
From field survey to validated scientific information
Add links to data policy, access rules, quality control procedures, code lists and standard documentation.
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