Fisheries
New fish aggregating device aims to reduce marine waste in tropical tuna fisheries
Trials are underway to validate a new fish aggregation device that is biodegradable, floating and submersible.
Fisheries
IOTC adopts ‘ambitious and stringent’ management framework for drifting FADs
IOTC resolution bans the use of fully non-biodegradable drifting fish aggregating devices and takes other fishery management measures.
Fisheries
Guide shows commercial tuna fishers how to build net-free, biodegradable fish aggregating devices
A new net-free, nearly 100 percent biodegradable design for fish aggregating devices could help minimize the impact of commercial tuna fishing.
Responsibility
Could fish aggregation at ocean aquaculture structures expand wild populations and local fisheries?
Study provides recommendations on designing and co-managing aquaculture and ecosystem management to benefit fisheries and conservation objectives.