The broadnosed pipefish (*Syngnathus typhle*) is a slender, elongated fish found primarily in the seagrass beds and coastal waters of the eastern Atlantic, from Norway and the British Isles to the Mediterranean and Black Seas. Characterized by its tubular snout and camouflaged body, the broadnosed pipefish is closely related to seahorses and is valued in some regions for ornamental purposes and, occasionally, for use in traditional medicine. Commercial fishing for this species is limited, but small-scale harvesting occurs in countries bordering the Mediterranean and Black Seas, particularly in Turkey, Greece, and Italy, where pipefish may be collected as bycatch in trawl and seine fisheries. Additionally, some northern European countries, such as Denmark and Sweden, encounter the broadnosed pipefish in coastal fisheries, though it is not a primary target species. Overall, the broadnosed pipefish is not heavily exploited on a commercial scale, and its capture is usually incidental rather than the focus of dedicated fisheries.
| Rank | Country | Metric Tons |
|---|
Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.