Study identifies vessel tracking patterns linked to potential illegal fishing
New research identifies fishing vessel tracking patterns off West Africa that could help authorities target illegal fishing investigations.
Catch & Culture Review: How Atlantic bluefin tuna catch rates and sizes vary over space and time
This review of recent fisheries literature examines bluefin tuna catch rates, ecosystem-based fisheries management and acoustic aggregation patterns. Findings support regionally and seasonally targeted management and conservation, while showing the value of scientific catch-and-release fishing.
EU project tracks small-scale fishing vessels to improve fisheries management
The EM4SSF project is tracking small-scale fishing vessels across five European countries to inform fisheries management.
Study of historic Baltic herring fishery collapse offers lessons for modern fisheries management
Study of a historic Baltic herring fishery collapse shows why fisheries management must consider environmental, economic and social pressures.
‘Floating scarecrow’ could help fishermen reduce seabird bycatch
A floating “scarecrow” and bird-scaring kite reduced seabird bycatch risk by about two-thirds in gillnet fishing trials off Cornwall.
New technique could give fisheries advance warning before harmful algal blooms
A new monitoring technique could give fisheries up to seven weeks of warning before harmful algal toxins reach dangerous levels.
Catch & Culture Review: Complexity and control – An evaluation of multi-species management measures for U.S. snapper and grouper fisheries
This review of recent fisheries literature delves into multi-species and effort- based management as well as purse-seine bycatch and broadband acoustics.
Study examines harbor porpoise behavior in a fishing gear entanglement
Knowing how harbor porpoises behave before and during entanglement can help mitigate bycatch and protect a vulnerable species in UK waters.
FAO opens Adriatic unit to strengthen fisheries management
The FAO has opened a new Adriatic Sea unit in Croatia to support science-based fisheries management and cooperation among six countries.
Study: American lobster fishery’s past could help improve future forecasts
Considering the lobster fishery’s history could make forecasts more useful for fishermen and managers making decisions about the future.
Catch & Culture Review: Fishery management for grouper in relation to the IUCN Red List
This review of fisheries literature looks at management issues for groupers, stocking fish in estuaries and how pH levels impact snow crabs.
DFO Canada: Season length a key tool for managing Maritime lobster fisheries
A new DFO study finds season length could be an effective tool for managing Maritime lobster fisheries as ocean conditions change.
Can light-guided shrimp fishing reduce the impact of bottom trawling?
A Swedish project is testing whether light-guided shrimp fishing can reduce the environmental impacts of bottom trawling.
Catch & Culture Review: Worldwide genome-wide genetic diversity and population structure of mahimahi
Catch & Culture Review: Worldwide genome-wide genetic diversity and population structure of mahimahi
This review of recent fisheries literatures explores population dynamics of mahimahi, marine protected areas and sea scallop adaptation.
Study outlines climate resilience strategy for U.S. seafood industry
Climate resilience could help U.S. fisheries reduce climate risks, recover faster and improve long-term competitiveness, researchers say.
Can ‘flying’ doors reduce the environmental impact of bottom trawling?
A field trial in Spain is testing semi-pelagic "flying" doors to reduce the impact of bottom trawling while maintaining catches.