An analysis published in Fish and Fisheries notes that marine fisheries are increasingly exposed to external drivers of social and ecological change, and recent changes have had different impacts upon the livelihood strategies ...
Ecology
Nov 18, 2020
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Marine fish species are migratory in nature and not respectful of human-made territorial boundaries, which represents a challenge for fisheries management as policies tend to focus at the national level. With an average catch ...
Ecology
Oct 21, 2020
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A new study is sounding the alarm on the impact climate change could have on one of the world's most vulnerable regions.
Earth Sciences
Oct 9, 2020
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Climate warming will alter marine community compositions as species are expected to shift poleward, significantly impacting the Arctic marine ecosystem.
Plants & Animals
Sep 29, 2020
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New research out today highlights the future effects of climate change on important fish stocks for south-west UK fisheries.
Ecology
Aug 10, 2020
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Sounds produced by human activities—anthropogenic sounds—account for more than 90 percent of the underwater soundscape in major freshwater habitats of New England. Rodney Rountree of The Fish Listener in Massachusetts, ...
Ecology
Mar 18, 2020
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In the last decade there has been rapid expansion in the area of ocean designated as a Marine Protected Area (MPA).
Ecology
Feb 25, 2020
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Climate change is increasing the frequency and severity of marine heat waves—warm water anomalies that disrupt marine ecosystems—and this is creating new challenges for fisheries management and ocean conservation. A new ...
Plants & Animals
Jan 27, 2020
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Nearly half of the fish caught worldwide are from stocks that are scientifically monitored and, on average, are increasing in abundance. Effective management appears to be the main reason these stocks are at sustainable levels ...
Plants & Animals
Jan 13, 2020
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New England has a proud tradition of commercial fishing. But will it survive as the planet warms?
Environment
Dec 9, 2019
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