CCLME Project Document
The Canary Current Large Marine Ecosystem (CCLME) extends southwards from the Atlantic coast of
Morocco to the Bijagos Archipelago of Guinea Bissau and westwards to the Canary Islands (Spain) and
following the western extent of the North West African continental shelf (corresponding approximately
with the EEZs of the coastal states). The countries within the recognized limits of the CCLME are Spain
(Canary Islands), Morocco, Mauritania, Senegal, The Gambia and Guinea Bissau. Cape Verde and the
waters of Guinea are considered adjacent areas within the zone of influence of the CCLME
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