Fisheries
Study indicates that IUU fishing makes fishers’ jobs even more dangerous
Commercial fishing has long been one of the most dangerous jobs, and a new study suggests IUU fishing, overfishing and climate change are making it worse.
Responsibility
U.S. West Coast abalones listed at risk of extinction on the IUCN Red List
All West Coast abalones are now listed as at risk for extinction on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Responsibility
Ocean ‘dead zones’ are growing, with human activity exacerbating the problem
Oxygen-deficient “dead zones” in the Pacific Ocean are expanding partly because of climate change and coastal nutrient discharge.
Responsibility
NOAA awards $4.2 million to study stressors facing Dungeness crab, other marine life under climate change
NOAA will help fund a study looking into how stressors related to climate change impact Dungeness crab and marine life off the Pacific coast.
Intelligence
Is $100 million enough to help Atlantic Canada’s seafood industry recover from Hurricane Fiona?
Hurricane Fiona damaged critical infrastructure and gear, leaving fishing and aquaculture operations in Atlantic Canada struggling to stay afloat.
Responsibility
Fast-melting Arctic ice may contribute to an ‘extraordinary increase’ in ocean acidification
A study has found an “extraordinary increase” in ocean acidification and a strong correlation with the increasing rate of Arctic ice melting.
Responsibility
All clams on deck: How restorative aquaculture can repair Florida estuaries
New legislation aims to tackle tough environmental issues in Florida estuaries by bolstering the number of clams and seagrass through restorative aquaculture.
Responsibility
Swapping meat for seafood could mean more nutritious and climate‑friendly diets
With a growing population and climate change threatening food security, Dalhousie researchers say seafood holds promise for global nutritional needs with low environmental impact.
Responsibility
NGOs and seafood stakeholders say better reporting mechanisms needed to reduce fisher mortalities
The seafood industry and NGOs are supporting a call by the FAO to create a mechanism to record and reduce fisher mortalities.
Fisheries
EDF toolkit designed to help fisheries build climate change resilience
The Environmental Defense Fund has released a new toolkit to help fishing communities and partners build climate change resilience.
Intelligence
Can machine learning using climatic pattern data help predict harmful algal blooms earlier?
Study shows that a novel machine-learning approach using global climatic patterns can improve seasonal prediction of harmful algal blooms.
Fisheries
Study outlines ‘impactful steps’ to improve climate resilience of U.S. fisheries
A new study has identified “actionable recommendations” to help U.S. fisheries adapt to climate change and improve climate resilience.
Responsibility
Study: Rapid ocean warming in the Gulf of Maine reverses 900 years of cooling
A new study found rapid ocean warming in the Gulf of Maine has reversed 900 years of cooling, with consequences for the ecosystem and fisheries.
Fisheries
Survey: Global warming is a ‘major barrier’ to sustainable fisheries management
A recent poll found that EU fisheries stakeholders regard global warming as a threat to sustainably managing fisheries in the future.
Health & Welfare
With warming waters, will fish suffer from oxygen deprivation?
A new study has found that larger fishes are more likely to experience oxygen deficiency in warming water than smaller species.
Responsibility
Could changing Arctic sea ice in the Bering Sea impact seafood?
A new study suggests that the freezing and melting of Arctic sea ice heavily impacts the marine primary productivity in the Bering Sea.