Nearly all species of sharks and rays are captured in fishing operations. But research shows that fishing quotas and closing some areas to fishing can help rebuild threatened populations.
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Ecolabelled seafood fetches higher prices in supermarkets, giving retailers and producers the incentive to up their sustainability game.
Efforts to combat illegal fishing and fisheries crime must recognise the relationship between the sector and maritime security.
Eating fish is good for the planet, say a set of new reports.
The giant sea bass fishery collapsed long ago in the US, but that didn’t mean the species was endangered. New research shows these iconic fish have been thriving south of the border.
Traditional ecological and cultural wisdom was embraced and valued, enhancing Western scientific knowledge of a beautiful, fragile marine area.
The WTO is set to wrap up negotiations on harmful fisheries subsidies This could help rebuild the oceans’ fish stocks, and support the communities that rely on them.
Determining the age of fish has been historically difficult, primarily involving lethal methods. A new DNA test solves this problem.
Recent flooding may have reduced the remaining coral population by 90%. Combined with damage from fishing, boating and coastal development, the species may be gone in a decade.
In the design of marine protected areas, new research suggests that it might be better to start small in order to gain local trust and support that leads to larger long-term benefits.
The ocean moderates climate change by absorbing CO₂ emissions, hosts valuable biodiversity and provides food to millions, but all of these services are threatened by pollution and human activities.
For the endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtle, every individual matters. A team of veterinarians and biologists has formed a network along the Gulf Coast to save injured sea turtles and the species.
Tackling bycatch in large-scale fishing can make our seafood habit more sustainable
The symbolic importance of fishing has politicised a rather technical dispute about licensing requirements.
A novel approach to fisheries management would see fishers taking control of their own catches.
Around 75% of fishermen in the Outer Hebrides speak Gaelic. Their daily use of the language at work helps keep it alive.
Supply chain transparency is important, but countries like Australia also must do more to support the justice process, such as securing compensation for fishermen and putting traffickers in jail.
A high seas treaty could help rebuild populations – but time is running out.
Agreements between the EU and its partner countries for fishing rights could be a great vehicle to push sustainability but more must be done before we can say they are doing that.
When illegal fishing is misrepresented, it leads to poor investments and misguided policies that don’t help the actual problem.
Top contributors
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Director & Professor, Fisheries Economics Research Unit, University of British Columbia
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Wen Family Chair in Conservation, The University of Western Australia
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Professor of Marine Ecology, University of Technology Sydney
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Affiliated Researcher, Fisheries Economics Research Unit, University of British Columbia
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Senior research fellow, Marine Biological Association
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Lecturer in Sustainable Futures, University of St Andrews
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Associate professor, Singapore Management University
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Associate Professor in Marine Biology, Swansea University
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Researcher in Ecosystem Dynamics, University of California, Santa Cruz
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Emeritus Professor of Environmental Governance, UCL
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Professor of Conservation Biology, The University of Queensland
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Professor of Complex Systems and Environmental Policy, Bournemouth University
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Senior Principal Research Scientist, CSIRO
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Professor & ARC Laureate Fellow, Thriving Oceans Research Hub, School of Geosciences, University of Sydney
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Chief Scientist, Heriot-Watt University