Banning high seas fishing could increase nearshore stocks
Many developing nations with coastlines depend on their exclusive fishing grounds for food security.
The ripple effects of shellfish fisheries
The exploitation of invertebrate fisheries has significant cascading effects in the ecosystem that affect other species of commercial and conservation interest.
A sustainable superfood for farmed fish
Aquaculture could play a key role in sustainably feeding our growing planet. The problem is that when it comes to feeding the fish, it seems hard to hit the mark on sustainability.
Half of the world’s farmed fish could have hearing loss
Most humans live near the sea and, as a result, have come to rely upon seafood as their main source of protein.
How biodiversity buffers fisheries against climate change
Despite our terrestrial nature, Homo sapiens has emerged to become the dominant predator on marine ecosystems worldwide.
This is what the end of overfishing would look like
Two thirds of the world’s fisheries are in bad biological shape, and it is only going to get worse if we continue on our current path.
The hidden drawbacks of moving farmed fish toward a vegan diet
Researchers are calling into question the sustainability buzz around aquaculture’s increasing use of crop-based feed and vegetable oils to raise fish.
Biodegradable gillnets could help rid the ocean of ghost fishing
Researchers have found that biodegradable gillnets catch fish as well as conventional nylon nets—and more quickly lose their ability to entangle animals when discarded at sea.
Can greater biodiversity lead to increased food security?
Theoretically, more biodiverse ecosystems are healthier and more productive.
Does banning all shark fishing do more harm than good?
There are two primary ways to conserve sharks.
