Top Annular Seabream Fishing Countries

The annular seabream (Diplodus annularis) is a small, silvery fish with a distinctive black spot at the base of its tail, commonly found in the coastal waters of the eastern Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. This species inhabits rocky and sandy bottoms, often near seagrass beds, and is popular among both commercial and recreational fishers due to its abundance and culinary value. The top countries harvesting annular seabream include Spain, Italy, Greece, and Turkey, where it is caught using small-scale artisanal methods such as nets and traps, as well as by recreational anglers. These nations have well-established fishing industries that supply local markets and, to a lesser extent, export markets, with the annular seabream often featured in Mediterranean cuisine. Sustainable management and monitoring are increasingly important in these regions to ensure healthy populations of this valuable coastal species.

Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.