Fisheries managers should not abuse Maximum Sustainable Yield
The Sea Around Us’ Daniel Pauly, and Rainer Froese, senior scientist at the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research, talk about their recent paper “MSY needs no epitaph—but it was abused”.
China’s policy efforts to limit bottom trawling are not working
By tracking the changes in China’s bottom trawl fishing policies from the 1950s to today and found that these policies are not working
Popular seafood species in sharp decline around the world
Of the fish populations analyzed, 82% were found to be below levels that can produce maximum sustainable yields. Of these, 87 populations were found to be in the “very bad” category, with biomass levels at less than 20% of what is needed to maximize sustainable fishery catches.
Achieving a safe and just future for the ocean economy
With economic potential of the oceans expected to double to US$3 trillion by 2030, growth should be effectively managed so that it is sustainable and equitable.
Small in size, but mighty in impact
Salps are fascinating organisms that have a huge impact on the planet’s ability to manage 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.”
How choosing fish and seafood for dinner impacts carbon emissions
Choosing fish over pork, beef or lamb can be a more sustainable choice as fewer greenhouse gas emissions are produced.
Small-scale fisheries have big impact on oceans
“We found that the influence from small-scale fisheries is far from small,” said Jennifer Selgrath, lead author.
Subsidies promote overfishing and hurt small-scale fishers worldwide
Large-scale fisheries receive about four times more subsidies than their small-scale counterparts, with up to 60 per cent of those subsidies promoting overfishing.
A healthy ocean will benefit global sustainable development
Restored ocean will alleviate poverty, provide jobs, and improve global health, finds new Nippon Foundation-UBC Nereus Program report