fisheries
Here's How the Number of Fish in the Ocean Could More Than Double by 2050
New research says that sustainable practices could help fishermen haul about 16 million more metric tons of fish than they do today while generating $53 billion more in profits.
California's Fishing Industry Feels the Pinch From Toxic Crabs
Algae blooms have brought about a spike in neurotoxin levels, making Dungeness and rock crabs unsafe to eat, say state officials.
Almost Half of the World's Ocean Life Has Died Off Since 1970
This spells disaster for both ecosystems, and the people in developing nations who rely on the ocean’s resources.
How a Small Island Nation Is Saving the Humble Sea Dick
The humble sea cucumber, an animal oft-adorned with the most undignified of common names—donkey dung, burnt hotdog, sea dick—is among the world’s most valuable fisheries.
Thousands of Sick Sea Lion Pups Are Washing Up Along the California Coast
Warmer ocean temperatures are disrupting the food chain that they rely upon, forcing mothers to swim farther away from their pups in search of food.
The Net That Lets Fishermen 'Preview' Their Catch
This device lets fishermen save fish (and time, and cash) by surveying their catch before they haul it in.
Deep Sea Fishing Threatens to Wipe Out a $150 Billion Carbon Sink
Marine life in the high seas soak up an amount of carbon equivalent to 30 percent of the US’s annual emissions.
Google Earth Images Caught Persian Gulf Fishermen Breaking International Law
Countries trapped six times more fish than they reported to the UN.
Hawaii's Restaurant Menus Have Chronicled the Decline of Its Coral Reefs
Old menus can tell us about fish populations
Five Threatened Shark Species Will Receive Protections After 20 Years of Trying
The move suggests that CITES parties, including Japan and China, might actually start protecting our oceans.