The Baía Formosa's small-scale fishery was found to provide subsistence, food security and employment opportunities for local inhabitants.
97% of the sharks and rays caught and brought to market domestically are not reported by species.
The researchers found that areas crucial for Arctic marine predators are largely left unprotected.
Rashid Sumaila proposes various policy changes to help fishers benefit from ITQs while minimizing their negative impacts.
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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.
| Summer Seminars The ocean around us, the country that joins us: OFI comes to IOF with Wendy Watson-Wright, CEO, Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI) May 23, 2019 2:00 pm AERL Theatre (12) |