U.S. fishing policy hits conservation and economic goals, new studies conclude
Two new studies find that U.S. fishing policy is rebuilding fish populations while not preventing most fishers from making their catch.
Great Salt Lake Artemia fishery becomes first U.S. inland fishery to earn MSC certification
Artemia cysts are stored and hatched for use as live feed for shrimp hatcheries and approximately 99 percent of the product is exported.
U.S. Gulf of Mexico shrimp fishery enters two certification assessments
The American Shrimp Processors Association has entered the U.S. Gulf of Mexico shrimp fishery into sustainability assessments.
Could losing a sense of smell explain why crab populations are declining?
A study finds ocean acidification causes Dungeness crabs to sniff less frequently, which may contribute to the crab population collapse.
UW-CSIRO researcher identifies ‘good and best’ stock assessment practices and the consequences of ignoring them
A recommended fisheries stock assessment approach can help ensure best practices that are suitable to support management decisions.
From waste to value: Upgrading marine oils from cod on-board deep-sea vessels
There is a large potential to upgrade currently wasted raw materials like cod residuals into high-quality marine oils for feed ingredients.
Thai Union becomes first company to join bycatch reduction pledge
Seafood giant signs on to the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership initiative aiming to reduce the bycatch of vulnerable marine wildlife.
NOAA report shows ‘continued progress’ in U.S. fisheries management
The report highlights successful fisheries management in the U.S. and the broad economic impact of commercial and recreational fisheries.
How aging uncertainty of major tuna species impacts the estimation of growth functions
Aging error and age range influences the uncertainty of growth estimation in major tuna species, necessitating improved accuracy of age analysis.
Can a fishermen-developed ‘banger bar’ help reduce risk of injury on crab boats?
Study finds that having a metal bar to bang crab pots against during harvest can help fishermen prevent injury.
Cargill and Skretting join $100 million global fisheries-improvement initiative
New global financing model aims to catalyze more than $100 million in sustainable fisheries improvement by 2030.
Study: Cold water, diverse survival strategies may be key to Chinook salmon success in a changing climate
Researchers find a strong link between Chinook salmon abundance trends and time spent in relatively cold freshwater and marine habitats.
Distinct stocks of Atlantic cod face different climate change challenges
Distinct stocks of North Atlantic cod are being stressed by different factors of varying management severity due to the impacts of climate change.
Researchers: AI video surveys increase efficiency in fisheries assessments
Artificial intelligence and machine-learning technologies have great potential in video fisheries surveys, a research team has determined.
U.S. fishery management council wants input on ropeless fishing gear
A working group will seek ways to reduce potential conflicts between ropeless fishing gear and fisheries in the Northeast United States.
EU presses for Indian Ocean tuna fisheries management changes
The European Union has made four proposals for the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission session next month to improve tuna fisheries management.