Labour abuses, including modern slavery, are ‘hidden subsidies’ that allow distant-water fishing fleets to remain profitable and promote overfishing
IOF's Daniel Pauly and Deng Palomares wrote the fisheries section.
IOF researchers investigated women’s roles in fisheries governance in British Columbia and in the Philippines.
Guylian has created Belgian chocolates in the shape of seashells and seahorses and has been the major sustaining sponsor of Project Seahorse since 1999
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RESEARCH
IOF researchers study the oceans and the livelihoods of the coastal populations who depend on their health.
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EDUCATION
IOF students work with some of the world’s leading experts in fisheries management and ocean science.
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IMPACT
Work at the IOF has improved fisheries management, informed policy, improved research practices, and more.
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Putting fisheries stock assessment to the test November 23, 2017 |
Our Vision
A world in which the ocean is healthy and its resources are used sustainably and equitably.
Our Mission
To lead the way to healthy and sustainable marine and freshwater systems through excellent research, inspirational education, and innovative societal engagement.