Official stats mask almost all species of shark and ray caught in the Mediterranean and Black seas
97% of the sharks and rays caught and brought to market domestically are not reported by species.
Carbon dioxide emissions from global fisheries larger than previously thought
Emissions from the fuel burnt by fishing boats are 30% higher than previously reported
Most female fish grow bigger than the males
In over 80% of fish species, the females, including those known as ‘big old fecund females,’ or BOFFS, grow bigger than the males.
Fishing pressure and climate change challenge Tokelau’s food security
Increasing fishing pressures, combined with climate change, will have a negative effect on the near-shore marine resources of Tokelau
Industrial fisheries are starving seabirds all around the world
Birds that feed on squid, Antarctic krill and small ‘mid-water’ fish such as herrings and sardines are suffering the most
Fishing companies lose millions of dollars every year and they don’t know it
Companies could have increased their profits substantially had they allowed fish stocks to rebuild and then fished them sustainably.
The tragic disappearing act of Mediterranean sharks
IOF alumnus Madeline Cashion discusses efforts to save the shortfin mako shark, and how her research is helping.
Modern slavery promotes overfishing
Labour abuses, including modern slavery, are ‘hidden subsidies’ that allow distant-water fishing fleets to remain profitable and promote overfishing
WWF report reveals staggering extent of human impact on planet
IOF’s Daniel Pauly and Deng Palomares wrote the fisheries section.
Dr. Deng Palomares receives award from Frontiers in Marine Science
The award acts as a positive acknowledgment of the impact of Dr. Palomares’ initiatives as Specialty Chief Editor