Even with Pebble Mine dead in the water, mining-fishing collisions may be inevitable
Mining can degrade water quality and impact fisheries, but some consider the Pebble Mine in Alaska as necessary for the metals for green tech.
DNA testing identifies juvenile coastal cod in Sweden thought to be extinct
Using DNA testing, a new study has found that there is still a cod population that spends all its life off the west coast of Sweden.
Gaps in the conservation status of the most important fished species of marine fish
IUCN Red List evaluations for commercial fish species must rely on integrating new factors from fisheries sources and cooperation with stakeholders and managers.
As Yukon Chinook salmon populations decline, researchers turn to technology for answers
Using drones, researchers seek to better understand where, along an almost 2,000-mile migratory route, things go wrong for Chinook salmon.
EPA bans Pebble Mine project to protect ‘valuable’ wild salmon fisheries in Alaska’s Bristol Bay
The EPA says it will protect Bristol Bay in Alaska – home to one of the world’s most valuable wild salmon fisheries – by vetoing the Pebble Mine project.
Scientists tap supercomputer to understand the impact of climate change on fisheries
Researchers are seeking to understand how the impact of climate change will impact fisheries in the U.S. and around the world.
Study: Effective fisheries management reduces extinction risk of sharks and rays
The extinction risk of sharks and rays can be significantly reduced with effective fisheries management and policies, says a Virginia Tech study.
GPS data may identify potential IUU fishing behavior
A study led by Global Fishing Watch provides new insight into potential IUU fishing behavior that could help improve fisheries management.
Fisheries in Focus: Tunas and billfishes are improving on the IUCN Red List – and it’s thanks to effective fisheries management
Sustainable Fisheries UW offers a rundown of the IUCN Red List and how tunas and billfishes benefit from strong fisheries management.
Fishery cooperatives and the sustainable blue economy
Fishery cooperatives promote economic growth by increasing harvests, improving fisheries and developing a sustainable environment and economy.
MarinTrust launches multispecies fishery assessment framework
Complex multispecies fisheries, like many in Southeast Asia, are difficult to manage and require an unconventional approach to certification.
On the dark side: How technology helps to expose potential IUU fishing on the deep sea
To better monitor IUU fishing, watchdogs are turning to tracking devices, satellites and even artificial intelligence.
New study outlines recommendations for improving climate change resilience in U.S. fisheries
A new study has outlined recommendations for helping U.S. fisheries and fishing communities adapt to the effects of climate change.
EU reaches agreement on shared fisheries management of key stocks in 2023
The EU reached an agreement with northeast Atlantic coastal states, UK and Norway on the shared fisheries management of key stocks in 2023.
Norwegian fishing vessel can ‘hand-pick’ Iceland scallops, a potential boon for bottom fishing
The Arctic Pearl scallop-fishing vessel is equipped with new technology that is sensitive to the ocean-bottom ecosystem of the Barents Sea.
Spanish fishers embracing fisheries management app
Gulf of Cádiz fishers are using the ProPesca fisheries management app to responsibly oversee fisheries and ensure their livelihoods.