Discover stories in Fisheries
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.
Recovery: Restoring Decency to Tarpon Tournaments
Can fishing tournaments treat the tarpon, a fish nobody eats, with the respect it deserves?
Fish Tales: Sourcing Recreational Fisheries Data from Newspaper Records
Scientists successfully used historical newspaper records to gather data on recreational fishing in Australia's Noosa Estuary, revealing declines in the fishery over time.
The Underwater Secrets of Horseshoe Crabs
It’s well known that shorebirds rely on horseshoe crab eggs. But these eggs may be just as important to underwater creatures.
The (Fishery-Monitoring) Cameras Never Blink
We live in a time of unprecedented innovations to solve the Gordian Knot of sustainable fisheries: the lack of data.
Satellite-Tagged Sharks Provide New Data on Gulf Migrations
Follow Nature Conservancy scientists as they tag sharks in the Gulf of Mexico to better understand their migration.
Logging Threatens Reef Fish Nurseries in the Solomon Islands
New research shows that logging operations significantly reduce populations of juvenile reef fish on their nursery grounds, jeopardizing both reef health and local livelihoods in the Solomon Islands.
Recovery: Benefits of Salmon Failure
Behind a well-publicized failure to recover Atlantic salmon is a largely unknown story of conservation success.
