Quantifying global redundant fisheries trade to streamline seafood supply chains
Most countries are involved in redundant fisheries trade, with most occurring between five partners and about 50 percent involving four species.
ISSF: Nearly 50 percent of tuna stocks are subject to overfishing
The latest ISSF report reveals that nearly half of major tuna stocks successfully avoid overfishing and meet target biomass levels.
Applying fish DNA sensors for authenticity assessment to sardine species identification
DNA sensors are cost-effective and can be used by authorities for fish authentication control or any laboratory including fish processing industries.
Catch yield and selectivity of a modified scallop dredge to reduce seabed impact
Study shows the need for further scallop dredge gear modification to reduce the catch of undersize scallops and bycatch.
Canada lifts 30-year cod fishing ban off Newfoundland and Labrador to mixed reactions
Canada has lifted a 30-year fishing ban on Northern cod in the Maritimes, aiming to rebuild the fishery amid concerns about cod recovery.
Report: Sustainable seafood production improving globally, but Asia and Africa face challenges
Progress in sustainable seafood production is notable but uneven, according to the latest Sustainable Fisheries Partnership report.
Using high-resolution acoustic data to explore fish interactions with offshore platforms
The environmental impact of offshore structures may extend further than previously thought and should be considered for pending decisions.
Why WiFi? A connectivity crisis is a threat to fishing crews’ well-being
A lack of affordable and reliable Wi-Fi for crews jeopardizes their well-being and exposes them to exploitation and illegal fishing practices.
Environmental DNA can help understand the distribution, abundance and Health of Atlantic and Pacific salmon species
Through development and refinement, eDNA approaches will become increasingly available to managers of Atlantic and Pacific salmon fisheries.
Fisheries in Focus: Recent paper in Science confirms basic fisheries science, conjures causality
Sustainable Fisheries-UW: Better fisheries management requires enforcement of already-in-place limits, not new regulations that also go unenforced.
DFO and First Nations to pool data to inform commercial lobster fishing decisions in Gaspé
Collected data will be used to assess if stocks in Gaspé can support more commercial lobster fishing while ensuring conservation.
How ocean warming and acidification affect the life cycle of six commercial sea urchin species
A summary of the literature focusing on the impacts of ocean warming and acidification on life stages of commercially relevant sea urchin species.
Study: Ocean warming is driving wild Pacific salmon into Canadian Arctic
Ocean warming is increasing Pacific salmon in the Canadian Arctic, indicating that climate change is expanding their habitat.
FishChoice adds octopus to list of curated seafood options
FishChoice’s addition of octopus reflects the rising demand for sustainable seafood and industry efforts to manage fisheries responsibly.
IOTC adopts ‘ambitious and stringent’ management framework for drifting FADs
IOTC resolution bans the use of fully non-biodegradable drifting fish aggregating devices and takes other fishery management measures.
Key fisheries performance declines for sixth year, industry urged to act
The SFP 2023 Reduction Report shows a continued drop in fisheries performance, highlighting the need for improved fisheries management.