Some people are willing to pay more for sustainable seafood - new research

Ecolabelled seafood fetches higher prices in supermarkets, giving retailers and producers the incentive to up their sustainability game.

Frank Asche, Professor of Agricultural and Life Sciences, University of Florida • conversation
Oct. 5, 2021 ~6 min

How fish can still be part of a more sustainable food future

Eating fish is good for the planet, say a set of new reports.

Richard Newton, Research fellow, University of Stirling • conversation
Sept. 22, 2021 ~7 min


Giant sea bass are thriving in Mexican waters – scientific research that found them to be critically endangered stopped at the US-Mexico border

The giant sea bass fishery collapsed long ago in the U.S., but that didn’t mean the species was endangered. New research shows these iconic fish have been thriving south of the border.

Arturo Ramírez-Valdez, Researcher, University of California San Diego • conversation
Aug. 4, 2021 ~8 min

To protect ocean environments, 'good enough' might be the best long-term option

In the design of marine protected areas, new research suggests that it might be better to start small in order to gain local trust and support that leads to larger long-term benefits.

Alfredo Giron Nava, André Hoffmann Fellow, Stanford University • conversation
May 26, 2021 ~9 min

Scientists at work: Helping endangered sea turtles, one emergency surgery at a time

For the endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtle, every individual matters. A team of veterinarians and biologists has formed a network along the Gulf Coast to save injured sea turtles and the species.

Debra Moore, Assistant Clinical Professor of Veterinary Medicine, Mississippi State University • conversation
May 13, 2021 ~8 min

Seaspiracy: how to make fishing more sustainable by tackling bycatch – new research

Tackling bycatch in large-scale fishing can make our seafood habit more sustainable

William Arlidge, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries • conversation
May 11, 2021 ~8 min

Jersey fishing dispute: why the UK sent in the navy and how to resolve the spat – maritime security experts

The symbolic importance of fishing has politicised a rather technical dispute about licensing requirements.

Timothy Edmunds, Professor of International Security at University of Bristol and Director of the Centre for Global Insecurity, University of Bristol • conversation
May 7, 2021 ~7 min

Handing power to fishers could lead to more sustainable fishing

A novel approach to fisheries management would see fishers taking control of their own catches.

Paul J B Hart, Professor Emeritus of Fish Biology and Fisheries, University of Leicester • conversation
March 9, 2021 ~7 min


How Scottish Gaelic is helping protect Scotland's seas

Around 75% of fishermen in the Outer Hebrides speak Gaelic. Their daily use of the language at work helps keep it alive.

Alastair Cole, Lecturer in Film Practice, Newcastle University • conversation
March 5, 2021 ~8 min

Oceanic sharks and rays have declined by 71% since 1970 – a global solution is needed

A high seas treaty could help rebuild populations – but time is running out.

David Sims, Professor of Marine Ecology, University of Southampton • conversation
Jan. 27, 2021 ~7 min

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