Balancing protection and production: Diving into the North Atlantic right whale conflict with lobster and crab fishing
A closer look at the conflict between North American fixed-gear fisheries and North Atlantic right whale protection measures.
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.
Researchers examine the impact of climate change on zooplankton
Australian team models the impact of climate change on zooplankton, which represents about 40 percent of the world’s marine biomass.
Comparing DNA extraction protocols from biological tissues of Caribbean red snapper
Three commercial kit protocols produced similar results for extracted DNA amount and quality so choice depends on financial resources and time.
Study: Marine heat waves deep underwater persist longer
A NOAA study finds marine heat waves can occur with little evidence of ocean warming at the surface, which impacts fisheries management.
Study: Squid fishing mostly conducted in unregulated waters
Squid fishing vessels fished largely in unregulated areas, presenting challenges for sustainability, a new international study finds.
Marine byproduct-based bait performs well in Barents Sea snow crab fishery
Experimental bait using marine byproducts was tested by SINTEF researchers in a Barents Sea snow crab fishery.
Experts propose new Atlantic cod stock structure to inform fisheries management
An international group of researchers has recommended incorporating a new Atlantic cod stock structure into fisheries management.
Status and future prospects of blockchain application in worldwide fisheries and aquaculture
Enhancing the adoption of blockchain in fisheries and aquaculture should address suitability, incentives and trust factors.
Study: Hatchery and fisheries management changes could help stabilize California’s Chinook salmon
NOAA-UC Santa Cruz: Changes at hatcheries and in fishery management could help restore the age structure of the state's Chinook salmon population.
Frustrated aquafeed companies decry stagnant Northeast Atlantic blue whiting quota negotiations
Aquafeed companies will bail on the blue whiting fishery unless coastal states agree to quotas aligned with scientific advice. Time is running out.
Genomic audit to inform fishery and conservation management of the Fijian sandfish
Reporting key insights into the genetic structure and connectivity of Fijian sandfish but more research is needed for conservation and management.
Research explores how international policy can best impact cephalopods
A new study identified how international policy can increase the sustainability of the global cephalopod food system.
The hidden benefits and risks of partial protection for coral reef fisheries
Partial protection of coral reef fisheries can boost production, ease fishers’ efforts and ultimately alter the composition of their yields.
Study: Marine protected areas unlikely to restore marine ecosystems
A new study has found that marine protected areas are limited in restoring food webs after intensive fishing.
Fisheries in Focus: Marine protected areas don’t help tuna population, new paper shows
Using stock assessment and fishing data, researchers find that the Phoenix Islands Protected Area did not meaningfully increase the tuna population.