Sturgeons in the Black Sea
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Sturgeons (Acipenseridae) have been on the planet since the time of the dinosaurs. Today they are the most threatened species group in the world, with 17 out of 25 sturgeon species classed as critically endangered. Several sturgeon species are present in the Black Sea. The largest Black Sea sturgeon, the beluga, can reach a length of more than 4 metres. Sturgeon fishing is no longer permitted in any Black Sea country. Sturgeons face regional extinction unless immediate action is taken. In 2016, the GFCM launched BlackSea4Fish, a project to provide scientific and technical support for the sustainable management of Black Sea fisheries. BlackSea4Fish is currently working with national partners on a pilot project to protect sturgeon populations in the region, aiming to mitigate fisheries impacts and enhance their conservation.