Can solar-powered net lights cut sea turtle bycatch without reducing target catch?
Solar-powered net lights cut sea turtle bycatch without reducing target catch, offering a practical, scalable fix for sustainable fisheries.
ILO–FFA agreement aims to improve labor protections, decent work in Pacific fisheries
New two-year pact aims to improve labor conditions in Pacific fisheries through capacity-building and enforcing international standards.
How gillnet mesh sizes impact catch efficiency of Greenlandic lumpfish
Findings highlight a trade-off in the fishery: Smaller mesh sizes boost catch efficiency, mainly for targeted females, but increase bycatch of males.
An assessment of brown shrimp stock and fishery dynamics in the German Bight
Linking survey and fisheries-dependent data is relevant to short-lived species where seasonal dynamics of the stock and fishery are important.
Tuna fisheries most at risk from climate change, new research suggests
A global study warns tuna and other migratory fisheries face the greatest climate risks as warming seas shift stocks and strain management.
How change in spawning locations of Atlantic cod in the Barents Sea may affect the mean individual size of the offspring
Decreased offspring size likely affects population dynamics through reduced recruitment and may be the cause of reduced biomass of Barents Sea cod.
FAO honors Great Lakes initiative valorizing fish waste
FAO recognizes 100% Great Lakes Fish initiative for cutting food waste and creating new products from the whole fish.
Partnership aims to enhance transparency in global tuna supply chain
SFP-ISSF-GFW partnership will share data and tools to help buyers ID tuna vessels using sustainable practices and following regulations.
Methods for quantifying gear density for fixed-gear commercial fisheries in the U.S. Atlantic
Demonstrating the use of the Fixed-Gear Fishery Layer for two marine spatial planning projects focused on conservation and wind energy.
A deep learning model for short- and medium-term predictions of spatiotemporal distribution of marine fishing effort
A deep learning model to predict fishing effort can simultaneously interpret and integrate fishing intensity and environmental factors.
A qualitative systematic review of jellyfish mitigation for net-based fisheries
The co-existence of net-based fisheries and jellyfish requires close cooperation among fishers, managers and scientists.
WTO adopts first global rules to curb harmful fisheries subsidies
WTO’s 'landmark' pact takes effect, banning harmful fisheries subsidies that drive overfishing and aiming to protect global marine stocks.
Using environmental DNA metabarcoding to identify and monitor pelagic fish biodiversity in the Western Indian Ocean
Using eDNA technology for monitoring the Western Indian Ocean and other areas could support sustainable management of fisheries resources.
Decadal changes in nearshore habitats drive disconnect between settlement and fishery recruitment of western rock lobster in Australia
Monitoring marine habitats like submerged vegetation can complement long-term fishery data collection and coastal management.
Responsible Seafood Innovation Awards finalist: How the jellyfish inspired ISSF to design a net-free fish aggregating device
ISSF’s innovative fish aggregating device cuts bycatch ghost fishing and ocean pollution, earning a spot as a 2025 Responsible Seafood Innovation Award finalist.
Responsible Seafood Innovation Awards finalist: The on-board innovation set to improve animal welfare – and life on deck – for the U.K. scampi industry
A new on-board machine that stuns and tails nephrops could transform UK scampi fishing with better animal welfare, safer crews and higher value.