FAO: ‘Major advances’ to curb IUU fishing in the Mediterranean, Black Sea made in 10 years
Digital tools, policy reforms and regional coordination are helping close IUU fishing enforcement gaps in the Mediterranean and Black Sea regions.
Simulated real-time shelf life of frozen yellowfin tuna and Argentine hake products
Study focuses on the impact of light and oxygen on frozen and glazed fish products over time and evaluates important safety and quality parameters.
Paper calls for permanent ban on high seas exploitation, including commercial fishing
Leading scientists say banning deep-sea mining, oil drilling and commercial fishing on high seas will safeguard ocean ecosystems
Bridging academic theory and management practice to enhance the adaptive capacity of fisheries to climate change
Interviews with decision-makers in U.S. federal fishery management explored perceptions of adaptability of fisheries systems to change.
Bycatch release tools help boost crew safety and sustainability in tuna fisheries
New onboard tech helps tuna fisheries release bycatch with minimal handling, improving crew safety and advancing sustainability goals.
Crustacean ‘hotel rooms’ seen as food waste and quality solutions for Norway’s small fishing boats
An onboard cooling system for small fishing boats reduces food waste and fuel use, with one design storing langoustines in "hotel rooms."
Developing a harmonized global fisheries resource knowledge database
Study assembled resources from publicly available data sources, focusing on aquatic species, water areas and fishing gear accessible online.
Assessing the effect of seafloor plastic litter on fishing economic performance and commercially important Mediterranean species
Study suggests a threshold level of seafloor plastic litter density to ensure the sustainability and profitability of commercial fishing.
Evaluating the catch efficiency for common sole with the mandatory trawl gear used in the Kattegat Sea
Regulation outside of gear specifications is needed for this common sole fishery with no additional selective device that will increase retention.
Study: Malaysia’s wild fish catch is stagnating while aquaculture surges
A new study finds aquaculture is driving growth in Malaysia’s aquatic food sector but that reforms are needed to ensure sustainability.
MarinTrust streamlines certification by recognizing GSSI-certified fisheries
GSSI-certified fisheries now meet MarinTrust’s key pre-check, reducing duplication and streamlining certification for marine ingredients.
Assessment of two octopus stocks with fluctuating dynamics in Yucatán, Mexico
Study concludes that average total latent productivity (TLP) is the correct sustainable harvest rate for fluctuating stocks like octopus.
Investigating population abundance estimations for ichthyoplankton in the Yellow Sea
Study provides a framework to evaluate practical sampling designs to estimate the abundance indices of target ichthyoplankton species in surveys.
In Canada, the smolt wheel is proving to be a well-rounded solution for salmon migration and conservation
Smolt wheels are helping scientists in Canada track salmon migration, assess river health and guide long-term conservation strategies.
Key features and trends from a systematic review of multi-species fisheries
A comprehensive review of the application of multi-species models in fisheries research, highlighting geographic and species-specific uses.
Biodegradable fish aggregating device may help tuna fisheries cut plastic pollution
Spanish marine tech firms launch an industrial-scale biodegradable fish aggregating device to cut ocean plastic pollution in tuna fisheries.