Atlantic bluefin tuna populations’ genetic links could affect fishery management strategies
A new study uncovers unexpected genetic links across Atlantic bluefin tuna spawning grounds, with implications for fisheries management.
Can repurposing fish aggregating devices make MPAs more effective?
A new study suggests that fish aggregating devices could be repurposed to enhance marine protected areas (MPAs).
Fisheries in Focus: How the mystery of the great eastern Bering Sea snow crab die-off was solved
A research team has uncovered the reason why billions of snow crabs died in the eastern Bering Sea in 2021, closing the fishery for the first time.
Putting IUU fishing on the map: Global Fishing Watch intends to bring the invisible into view
With $60 million in Audacious Project funding, the IUU fishing watchdogs aim to leverage AI and satellite data to halt illegal activity at sea.
Small-scale marine fisheries and the global nutrient supply
Study shows the relevance of small-scale fisheries and stresses how effective fisheries management can support public health.
Toolkit aims to curb bycatch of threatened seabirds in APEC economies
A new toolkit provides essential information to help reduce the bycatch of endangered albatrosses and other seabirds in longline fishing.
Researchers uncover possible explanation for California anchovy boom-and-bust cycles
A new study based on 45 years of data suggests that shorter food chains precede anchovy population booms, while longer ones lead to busts.
In efforts to enhance transparency in fisheries, the ultimate beneficial owner comes into focus
Complex international ownership chains make it difficult for enforcement authorities to identify the ultimate beneficial owner of a fishing vessel.
Can electronic tags fill knowledge gaps between offshore wind and fisheries?
A first-of-its-kind study will explore fish behavior in response to offshore wind turbines and construction activities in the Atlantic Ocean.
AI-powered crab gender identification could improve fishery management and conservation
An AI-powered model developed by researchers "vastly outperformed" humans in correctly identifying the gender of horsehair crabs.
$18 million invested in fishing gear innovation to support North Atlantic right whale conservation
NFWF-NOAA funding will help develop and integrate new fishing gear in New England fisheries to help North Atlantic right whale conservation.
Climate change and reproductive biocomplexity in fishes: Management approaches for fisheries and aquaculture
Focusing on the biocomplexity of fish reproduction in response to climate change, adaptive strategies can help mitigate reproductive risks.
Which fish species in the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic are most vulnerable to climate change?
Certain fish species in the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic may be more vulnerable or resilient to climate change than others.
Canada funds new technology for snow crab vessels
Government funding will help nine snow crab companies in New Brunswick install refrigerated seawater systems in their vessels.
Dam removals, restoration project on Klamath River expected to help salmon
Dam removals on the Klamath River in Oregon and California are expected to restore salmon habitat originally altered more than 100 years ago.
AI-powered, data-limited stock assessment method more accurate than ‘gold standard’ in predicting fisheries catches
AI-powered CMSY methodology requires inputting only catch data to estimate fish stocks and how much fishing pressure can be applied.