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Species extinction

Most coral reef sharks and rays may be at risk of extinction

Most coral reef sharks and rays may be at risk of extinction

Nearly two-thirds of coral reef shark and ray species worldwide are threatened with extinction, a new study in Nature Communications, co-authored by the Sea Around Us’ Maria ‘Deng’ Palomares shows.

Posted in 2023, IOFNews, News Release | Tagged with Coral, Deng Palomares, Sea Around Us, sharks, Species extinction

Protecting 30 per cent of the ocean by 2030 would barely impact fisheries

Protecting 30 per cent of the ocean by 2030 would barely impact fisheries

Sea Around Us presents a multi-objective solution that could lead to the protection of 89% of the ocean’s Representative Biodiversity Areas and 89% of threatened species or about 860 species, all while maintaining access to fishing grounds that provide 89% of the global catch.

Posted in 2022, IOFNews, News Release | Tagged with Biodiversity, Deng Palomares, fisheries management, food security, High Seas, Sea Around Us, Small-scale fisheries, Species distribution, Species extinction

FCRR: Identifying national conservation status, legislation and priorities for syngnathid fishes globally

FCRR: Identifying national conservation status, legislation and priorities for syngnathid fishes globally

This research, conducted by Project Seahorse, provides in-depth assessments on the gaps in global extinction risk assessments with particular focus on Syngnathid fishes (seahorses, pipefishes, pipehorses, and seadragons).

Posted in 2021, IOFNews, News Release | Tagged with Amanda Vincent, Conservation, Faculty, FCRR, international trade, IOF Research Associates, IUCN, Project Seahorse, Publications, Sarah Foster, seahorses, Species extinction

New World Wildlife Fund reports call for better policy to save fish from climate change

New World Wildlife Fund reports call for better policy to save fish from climate change

IOF’s Drs. Juan Jose Alava and William Cheung contributed to two WWF reports.

Posted in 2020, IOFNews, News Release | Tagged with Climate change, CORU, Faculty, fisheries management, IOF Research Associates, Juan Jose Alava, Research, Small-scale fisheries, Species distribution, Species extinction, William Cheung

Popular fish species disappear from Turkey’s Marmara and Black Seas

Popular fish species disappear from Turkey’s Marmara and Black Seas

Bluefin tuna, swordfish and Atlantic mackerel are among the fish species considered commercially extinct or extirpated on the Turkish side of the Marmara and Black Seas.

Posted in 2020, IOFNews, News Release | Tagged with Daniel Pauly, Faculty, fish, fish stocks, fisheries management, Research, Sea Around Us, Species distribution, Species extinction

New use for museum fish specimens

New use for museum fish specimens

Some fish are difficult to reach and a museum specimen may be the only known representative of the species. Using preserved fish specimens is a more precise way to learn.

Posted in 2020, IOFNews, News Release | Tagged with Daniel Pauly, Faculty, fish, Research, Sea Around Us, Species distribution, Species extinction

Fish that follow ‘gourmet diet’ more threatened by climate change

Fish that follow ‘gourmet diet’ more threatened by climate change

As temperatures rise, they will have difficulties finding the food they prefer and are more likely to disappear as they will not be able to adapt quickly.

Posted in 2019, IOFNews, News Release | Tagged with Climate change, Deng Palomares, fish, IOF Research Associates, Sea Around Us, Species extinction

Appetite for luxurious shark fin soup drives massive shark populations decline

Appetite for luxurious shark fin soup drives massive shark populations decline

“Extinction must not make the decision for us,” co-author Daniel Pauly says.

Posted in 2018, IOFNews, News Release | Tagged with Conservation, Daniel Pauly, Faculty, Research, Sea Around Us, sharks, Species extinction

Effective fisheries management can reduce extinction risk of marine fish stocks from climate change

Effective fisheries management can reduce extinction risk of marine fish stocks from climate change

“We can save hundreds of fish stocks from becoming endangered species with sustainable fisheries and low greenhouse gas emissions.”

Posted in 2018, IOFNews, News Release | Tagged with Climate change, Faculty, fisheries management, Gabriel Reygondeau, IOF postdoctoral fellows, Nereus Program, Research, Species extinction, Sustainability, William Cheung

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