Fisheries
RFMOs are falling short of high-seas mandates, Duke University analysis finds
Analysis finds high seas fisheries management is not meeting mandates, with 56 percent of fish stocks overexploited or in decline.
Fisheries
Developing a Gear-based Fisheries Management Index for coastal and offshore fisheries in Korea
The GFMI can aid management actions like improving selectivity, promoting gear substitution, preventing gear loss and enhancing crew safety.
Fisheries
Analysis of pelagic tuna fisheries management in China
Although a range of supervisory management measures have been implemented over nearly four decades, its regulatory framework should be improved.
Fisheries
The role of sex and maturity stages in assessing trawl size selectivity in Antarctic krill
Assessing size selectivity for fishing gear and population structures allows for better understanding and modeling fishery impacts on Antarctic krill.
Fisheries
Researchers point to ocean oxygen as key to improving fisheries management
Focusing on ocean oxygen as a dynamic, limited resource may improve fisheries management, according to Newcastle University researchers.
Fisheries
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.
Fisheries
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.
Fisheries
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.
Fisheries
Report ties government subsidies to overfishing, urges stronger fisheries management
OECD report warns subsidies risk fueling overfishing and illegal fishing, and urges targeted funding to strengthen fisheries management.
Fisheries
Fisheries genomics key to support conservation, fisheries management and trade of widely distributed spiny lobsters
Genome sequencing could inform research for cost-effective point-of-origin testing to promote trade of sustainably managed natural resources.
Fisheries
Study: Overfishing has halved shark and ray populations since 1970
Overfishing, bycatch, habitat loss and climate change have caused a 50 percent decline in shark and ray populations since 1970, study finds.
Fisheries
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.
Responsibility
FAO: More investment in seafood production needed to drive ‘blue transformation’ for global food security
At the G7 meeting, FAO says investment in seafood production is critical to ensuring global food security and combating poverty.
Fisheries
Spain will test submersible aquaculture facilities to jumpstart bluefin tuna fishery
Two new submersible aquaculture facilities will be installed off Getaria, Spain, to try to revitalize the struggling bluefin tuna fishery.
Fisheries
AI tool from AZTI seeks to improve fisheries management and sustainability efforts
AZTI’s new artificial intelligence tool enhances fisheries management by quickly identifying fish species and reducing bycatch.
Fisheries
Western Mediterranean fish stocks recovering under EU fisheries management plan
A new report shows the Western Mediterranean fisheries management plan has led to fish stock recovery, with a strong near-term outlook.