Discover stories in Fisheries
Sustainable Sea Cucumbers: Saving the “Gold Bars” of the Ocean
In Papua New Guinea, a tribal network is taking sustainable management of sea cucumber fisheries into their own hands.
Electrofishing Threatens A Rare Dolphin-Human Partnership
Myanmar’s river dolphins have learned to fish cooperatively with humans. But illegal electrofishing threatens this rare partnership.
Spiny Lobster: Sustainable Seafood in the Bahamas
The Bahamas spiny lobster is certified sustainable by the Marine Stewardship Council.
Managing Fisheries in the Face of Climate Change
Climate change is impacting fisheries, but regulating agencies are ill-equipped to respond to the challenges.
Recovery: New Life in Coal Country
Acid mine drainage devastates streams, but there are surprising efforts underway in Coal Country.
What Does the Fish Say?
Some fish species use sound to communicate, and these vocalizations could be key for scientists studying both fish and their freshwater ecosystems.
Modeling Pollution’s Footprint on Coral Reefs
Researchers from Griffith University and The Nature Conservancy developed a new model to estimate the areal footprint of diffuse threats, like logging pollution, on ecological communities.
Saving Terrapins From Drowning in Crab Traps
Diamondback turtles were swimming into crab traps and dying. And there was an easy fix - or so it appeared.
The Hidden History of Australian Oyster Reefs
New research draws on historical data — including accounts from early explorers — to map the former extent of Australian shellfish reefs.
Seaweed Farming: A Gateway to Conservation and Empowerment
Seaweed farming is often viewed as the pinnacle of sustainable aquaculture - but ensuring sustainability is incredibly complex.
Recovery: Smalltooth Sawfish Flickering Back
Recovery of the smalltooth sawfish is going better than expected, but public ignorance can still imperil these fish.
Recovery: Why Sea Lampreys Need to Be Restored and Killed
Are sea lampreys a native species to be restored, or an invasive species to be killed? Both.
