Fishery cooperatives and the sustainable blue economy
Fishery cooperatives promote economic growth by increasing harvests, improving fisheries and developing a sustainable environment and economy.
Fisheries in Focus: Tunas and billfishes are improving on the IUCN Red List – and it’s thanks to effective fisheries management
Sustainable Fisheries UW offers a rundown of the IUCN Red List and how tunas and billfishes benefit from strong fisheries management.
MarinTrust launches multispecies fishery assessment framework
Complex multispecies fisheries, like many in Southeast Asia, are difficult to manage and require an unconventional approach to certification.
On the dark side: How technology helps to expose potential IUU fishing on the deep sea
To better monitor IUU fishing, watchdogs are turning to tracking devices, satellites and even artificial intelligence.
New study outlines recommendations for improving climate change resilience in U.S. fisheries
A new study has outlined recommendations for helping U.S. fisheries and fishing communities adapt to the effects of climate change.
EU reaches agreement on shared fisheries management of key stocks in 2023
The EU reached an agreement with northeast Atlantic coastal states, UK and Norway on the shared fisheries management of key stocks in 2023.
Norwegian fishing vessel can ‘hand-pick’ Iceland scallops, a potential boon for bottom fishing
The Arctic Pearl scallop-fishing vessel is equipped with new technology that is sensitive to the ocean-bottom ecosystem of the Barents Sea.
Spanish fishers embracing fisheries management app
Gulf of Cádiz fishers are using the ProPesca fisheries management app to responsibly oversee fisheries and ensure their livelihoods.
ICCAT adopts modernized fisheries management plan for Atlantic bluefin tuna
Regional fishery management organization adopts modernized fisheries management plan for Atlantic bluefin tuna that could help replenish fish stocks.
Could an electric-pulsed device help mitigate shark bycatch in longline fisheries?
Research shows that SharkGuard, an electric-pulsed device that attaches to longline fishing rigs, can significantly reduce shark bycatch.
MSC suspends certification for Maine lobster fishery, enraging state’s political leaders
Maine’s governor and Congressional delegation say activists with an "axe to grind" led to the Marine Stewardship Council's decision to suspend Maine lobster’s certification.
Study highlights a slowed global aquaculture growth rate and need to rebuild wild fish stocks
A UBC study says the world 'needs aquaculture' but rebuilding declining wild fish stocks is essential to achieving global food security.
Study indicates that IUU fishing makes fishers’ jobs even more dangerous
Commercial fishing has long been one of the most dangerous jobs, and a new study suggests IUU fishing, overfishing and climate change are making it worse.
Fisheries management help tunas, billfishes recover, but extinction risk of sharks rises
New study suggests conservation and fisheries management help tunas and billfishes recover, but shark biodiversity continues to decline.
Global fight against IUU fishing reaches a ‘new milestone’ with Port State Measures Agreement
One hundred States endorse FAO Agreement on Port State Measures, marking a new milestone in the global fight against IUU fishing.
Canadian government combats IUU fishing with Operation North Pacific Guard
Operation North Pacific Guard, an annual international law enforcement operation in the North Pacific, aims to detect and deter IUU fishing.