Fisheries
BBNJ treaty enters into force, strengthening governance of the high seas
The BBNJ treaty has entered into force, with FAO supporting countries in implementing the agreement to strengthen global ocean governance.
Fisheries
Catch & Culture Review: How deoxygenation in the ocean impacts Pacific halibut fisheries, with ecological and economic projections
In this review of recent fisheries literature, we explore deoxygenation's impact on halibut, shifting effort toward free-school tuna harvesting and more.
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
Fisheries in Focus: What are fish aggregating devices and why is there debate about banning them?
Use of fish aggregating devices increases fishing efficiency but can potentially increase bycatch and ocean pollution if FADs are lost or abandoned.