Abstract
Some critical points in defining GES and targets for the objectives the MSFD are discussed with reference to the commercial fisheries. The main limits of the “one out all out”, that has been considered the basis for the application of the MSFD approach, in the multi-specific fisheries were outlined. In addition, some considerations to improve the GES analyses and the targets at medium and long term were presented, on the basis of knowledge and experiences gathered in the Italian Seas.