‘It’s been done for decades’ – How the upcoming Fukushima water release could impact Japan’s fishing industry
In Japan, discussions continue and concerns grow as authorities prepare for the Fukushima water release into the Pacific Ocean.
Maritime Canada’s lobster population is strong. So why are scientists worried?
The lobster population in Canada’s Maritime region falls within the healthy zone, but scientists worry about the effects of climate change.
Fisheries in Focus: What is the Fisheries Management Index and what does it say about U.S. fisheries?
To properly evaluate a fishery management system, we need a measure of the management regime as a whole: Enter the Fisheries Management Index (FMI).
Artificial neural networks can predict age in Greenland halibut using otolith images
Deep learning technology can estimate individual ages and age distribution of Greenland halibut with more consistency than human estimations.
Artificial intelligence algorithm from WCS is the first to correctly estimate fish stocks
Researchers created an artificial intelligence model that has successfully estimated fish stocks with 85 percent accuracy in trials.
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. 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.
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.