Fisheries
UN report warns declining migratory freshwater fish a threat to global inland fisheries
UN report warns migratory freshwater fish populations are collapsing, raising concerns for inland fisheries worldwide.
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The world is expanding marine protected areas. Will sewage pollution undermine them?
Research shows sewage pollution affects most marine protected areas, raising questions about ocean conservation strategies.
Fisheries
New AI tool seeks to advance inclusive, data-driven solutions for small-scale fisheries
SmartCatch won the top prize at a UN summit for its potential to drive change and help small-scale fisheries navigate critical planetary challenges.
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Scientists call for global conservation of wild seaweed at UN ocean summit
Wild seaweed must be protected like coral reefs, scientists argue, citing its role in climate, food security and ocean ecosystem health.
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UN endorses NOAA’s new Guidelines for Sustainable Aquaculture
The United Nations has endorsed NOAA’s new Guidelines for Sustainable Aquaculture, which develop global aquaculture best practices.
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For global nutrition needs, aquatic foods remain overlooked
Aquatic foods can help to deliver resilient global food systems and to support critical periods of human development, a new UN paper determines.