Acoustic telemetry used to track marine fisheries migrations
A new study uses acoustic telemetry to track aquatic species’ migrations, providing vital data for fisheries and marine conservation.
Fisheries ecosystems responses to marine heatwaves and other extreme events
Understanding the consequences of extreme events throughout marine ecosystems is necessary for effective, holistic and sustainable management.
ISSF: Tuna fisheries improving, overfishing remains a challenge
New ISSF report shows 88 percent of the global tuna catch is from healthy stocks, signaling progress despite challenges with overfishing.
Global Squid Supply Chain Roundtable releases sourcing details for first time
The Global Squid Supply Chain Roundtable takes a step forward in advancing seafood transparency by publicly disclosing its squid sourcing.
For Australia’s southern rock lobster fishery, a harvest strategy response to adapt to climate change
Study results support for TACs for rock lobster in proportion to the previous year’s catch per unit effort, and accounting for climate change impacts.
MarinTrust, MSC collaboration will target marine ingredient supply chains
Two global wild-capture fisheries standards holders will be working together to enhance cooperation within marine ingredient supply chains.
ISSF: 99.1% of participating tuna companies comply with conservation measures
ISSF’s latest report shows 99.1 percent of participating tuna companies comply with 33 conservation measures.
Potential to valorize byproducts from the invasive Atlantic blue crab in the Mediterranean region
Blue crab byproducts – proteins, lipids, chitins, minerals and pigments – can reduce environmental impacts and create valorization opportunities.
ICCAT adopts stronger measures for tuna and swordfish fisheries management
New measures enhance responsible fisheries management of tuna and swordfish, emphasizing science, conservation and small-scale fisheries.
Project in Spain targets marine plastic pollution with circular fishing gear solutions
A new project seeks to develop circular fishing gear and port solutions to reduce marine plastic pollution and support responsible fisheries.
Developing image-based methods to incorporate fishery-collected data for American lobster stock assessment
Image-based method to estimate the length of American lobsters provides high-quality data and helps engage fishermen in fishery management.
Sediment suspended by bottom trawling can reduce reproductive success in Atlantic cod and other broadcast spawning fishes
Bottom trawling could decrease the spawning of cod, and other fishes with pelagic eggs, through concentrations of suspended sediments.
African desert dust influences migrations and fisheries of the Atlantic skipjack tuna
Study's findings change our understanding of the influence of atmospheric dust on marine ecosystems and on the management of fisheries.
Study reveals key actors in global transshipment to heighten seafood traceability awareness
New research reveals 324 companies control global fish transshipment, enhancing seafood traceability and governance in the supply chain.
Recent and projected climate change-induced expansion of Atlantic halibut in the Northwest Atlantic
Shifting Atlantic halibut distribution and abundance patterns are linked to thermal conditions. Continuing warming will expand habitat.
How do errors and bias in marine conservation and fisheries literature impact policies and perceptions?
To prevent flawed science from impacting policies, scientists call for objectivity, transparency, accuracy and the monitoring of unreliable publications.