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.
Fisheries
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
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.