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Research shows a long decline, but reveals what the seas could look like again in future.
We studied 230 fisheries around the world, and found populations of many overfished species are in far worse condition than has been reported.
Whether they’re going to cook a fish, have it mounted or just take a photo and then release it, anglers want more than a severed head. But with shark numbers rebounding, they’ve got competition.
A broad review of shark research shows that sharks play critical roles in keeping ocean ecosystems such as coral reefs and seagrass beds healthy.
Long lifespans and slow reproduction rates make deep-water sharks and rays as vulnerable to overexploitation as whales once were. We must place them under protection to avoid extinctions.
The toll on wildlife from illegal fishing, bycatch and entanglement in fishing gear is likely underestimated, because it doesn’t account for ‘dark’ fishing vessels, a new study finds.
Recent research shows how reducing overfishing is both an ecological imperative and a critical means to addressing climate change.
Governments all over the world are propping up overfishing. Now scientists have penned an open letter calling on trade ministers to implement stricter regulations against harmful fisheries subsidies.
Over 200 million tonnes of sediment are transported by rivers to the sea each year, the most widespread water contaminant in the country. Its devastating impact on marine life has to be reversed.
A new initiative is pinpointing areas in the world’s oceans that are key habitats for sharks and their relatives, so that governments can consider protecting these areas.
Climate change and overfishing are depleting global fish stocks with clear implications for the food security future of billions of people.
Blood isn’t sterile, and analyzing the bacteria in it could help assess the health of fish and prevent the collapse of their populations.
Breeding tuna in captivity is a promising solution to overfishing, but there are concerns surrounding fish welfare.
Studying a guillemot colony for 50 years has provided unique insights into how climate change and oil spills affect seabird populations.
Some baby sharks eat their unborn siblings in utero, while others spend 100 years in childhood. Sink your teeth into the weird world of these juvenile wonders of the deep.
Through regulation, enforcement and monitoring, fisheries management can lead to recoveries in shark and ray populations.
Rhino rays, which are close relative of sharks, are some of the most fascinating – and most threatened – fishes that you’ve never heard of.
Having a flexible and adaptable management system is necessary to sustainably manage fisheries, especially in times of a rapidly changing climate.
Humans rely on the ocean for food, jobs and other resources, but these systems are being stressed to the brink.
Top contributors
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Director & Professor, Fisheries Economics Research Unit, University of British Columbia
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Faculty Research Associate in Marine Biology, Arizona State University
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Principal Research Fellow, Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies, University of Tasmania
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Researcher in Ecosystem Dynamics, University of California, Santa Cruz
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Professor of Marine Conservation, University of Exeter
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Professeur et Chaire de recherche du Canada en écologie halieutique, Université du Québec à Rimouski (UQAR)
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Wen Family Chair in Conservation, The University of Western Australia
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Professor of Complex Systems and Environmental Policy, Bournemouth University
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Professor, Program Director of Stretton Institute, Program Director of Environment Insitute, University of Adelaide
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Professor of Marine Ecology, University of Southampton
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Postdoctoral researcher, marine ecology, University of Adelaide
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Affiliated Researcher, Fisheries Economics Research Unit, University of British Columbia
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Postdoctoral research fellow in Biological Sciences, Simon Fraser University
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Lecturer, University of St Andrews
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Scientist, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
