Articles related to "Bycatch"
What is Bycatch?
Mass-scale fishing sees up to 60% unwanted species in its nets. When these creatures are discarded, they are often dead or fatally injured.
overfishing • bycatch • bycatch reduction • trawlers • marine
Mass-scale fishing sees up to 60% unwanted species in its nets. When these creatures are discarded, they are often dead or fatally injured.
overfishing • bycatch • bycatch reduction • trawlers • marine
Report on the Health of the World's Oceans (1)
This article begins an exploration into the health of the world's oceans, and lists overfishing as the first major problem the oceans face.
ocean health • overfishing • overuse • resource depletion
This article begins an exploration into the health of the world's oceans, and lists overfishing as the first major problem the oceans face.
ocean health • overfishing • overuse • resource depletion
Sharks Harmed by Long Line Fishing
Declining shark populations worldwide are further strained by losses to long line fishing. Tighter rules on finning and bycatch may help prevent loss of biodiversity.
long line fishing bycatch • shark finning • shark depredation • keystone predator species • fishing gear entanglement
Declining shark populations worldwide are further strained by losses to long line fishing. Tighter rules on finning and bycatch may help prevent loss of biodiversity.
long line fishing bycatch • shark finning • shark depredation • keystone predator species • fishing gear entanglement
Bycatch Fees Used in Fish Conservation
Endangered species at risk from net entanglement as bycatch helped using money from mitigation fees. Fishermen get incentives to reduce chances of fishing gear deaths.
bycatch mitigation fees • endangered species protection • albatross conservation • marine animals • net entanglement
Endangered species at risk from net entanglement as bycatch helped using money from mitigation fees. Fishermen get incentives to reduce chances of fishing gear deaths.
bycatch mitigation fees • endangered species protection • albatross conservation • marine animals • net entanglement
Dolphin Feature - the Atlantic Spotted Dolphin
Many species are given names according to their appearance and/or location. The Atlantic Spotted Dolphin has been given both.
herds • bycatch • indicators
Many species are given names according to their appearance and/or location. The Atlantic Spotted Dolphin has been given both.
herds • bycatch • indicators
Hooker's Sea Lions Face Challenges
Threatened New Zealand sea lion species is losing habitat and food sources while disease and entanglement in the squid fishery add to the losses.
new zealand sea lion • bycatch • fishery entanglement • harmful algal blooms • trawl nets
Threatened New Zealand sea lion species is losing habitat and food sources while disease and entanglement in the squid fishery add to the losses.
new zealand sea lion • bycatch • fishery entanglement • harmful algal blooms • trawl nets
Why Overfishing Matters
With nearly 90 percent of the world's large marine fish completely gone, the ocean is undergoing massive ecological changes.
overfishing • ocean life • fish • wild fish • ocean
With nearly 90 percent of the world's large marine fish completely gone, the ocean is undergoing massive ecological changes.
overfishing • ocean life • fish • wild fish • ocean
Pirate Fishing In Sierra Leone
Illegal pirate fishing is destroying the economy and quality of life in Sierra Leone, a country that loses US$29 million in revenue to due theft by foreign vessels.
pirate fishing • sierra leone • illegal unregulated and unreported • european union • poverty alleviation
Illegal pirate fishing is destroying the economy and quality of life in Sierra Leone, a country that loses US$29 million in revenue to due theft by foreign vessels.
pirate fishing • sierra leone • illegal unregulated and unreported • european union • poverty alleviation
Sustainable Seafood Practices for Consumers
Many types of seafood are now on the endangered species act due to overfishing. Buying with a sustainable seafood guide will protect and preserve these fish.
sustainable seafood • endangered species • environmental protection • seafood fish • sustainable seafood guide
Many types of seafood are now on the endangered species act due to overfishing. Buying with a sustainable seafood guide will protect and preserve these fish.
sustainable seafood • endangered species • environmental protection • seafood fish • sustainable seafood guide
Dolphin Feature - The Bottlenose Dolphin
If asked "what is a dolphin," most will answer with a description of the Bottlenose. Most know what a Bottlenose dolphin looks like, but how much do we really know about our favorite aquatic "stars"?
bycatch • ecotypes • bottle nosed dolphin • dolphin • dolphins
If asked "what is a dolphin," most will answer with a description of the Bottlenose. Most know what a Bottlenose dolphin looks like, but how much do we really know about our favorite aquatic "stars"?
bycatch • ecotypes • bottle nosed dolphin • dolphin • dolphins
Good, But Not Plenty - Endangered Dolphins
Currently, there are (at least) 14 species of dolphins that are on the endangered species list...two on the brink of extinction. What are the causes? Who is doing something about it?
bycatch • endangered • extinct • habitat • environment
Currently, there are (at least) 14 species of dolphins that are on the endangered species list...two on the brink of extinction. What are the causes? Who is doing something about it?
bycatch • endangered • extinct • habitat • environment
The Ethics of Eating Seafood
I thought that choosing farm-raised Atlantic salmon helped wild Pacific populations recover. I couldn't have been more wrong.
salmon • farm-raised salmon • atlantic salmon • fish • seafood
I thought that choosing farm-raised Atlantic salmon helped wild Pacific populations recover. I couldn't have been more wrong.
salmon • farm-raised salmon • atlantic salmon • fish • seafood
European Union Shark Conservation Action Plan
New EU shark protection document a start but conservation groups express concerns about enforcement issues, voluntary fisheries management and data collection measures.
european union shark action plan • illegal shark finning • sustainable fisheries • trawl fishery bycatch • shark finning
New EU shark protection document a start but conservation groups express concerns about enforcement issues, voluntary fisheries management and data collection measures.
european union shark action plan • illegal shark finning • sustainable fisheries • trawl fishery bycatch • shark finning
The Unintended Catch of Seabirds
International commissions recognize the impacts of longline fishing practices to endangered seabirds and are taking steps to improve fishing gear and techniques.
unintended catch of seabirds • seabird bycatch • longline sea bird snaring • snaring endangered seabirds • iccat
International commissions recognize the impacts of longline fishing practices to endangered seabirds and are taking steps to improve fishing gear and techniques.
unintended catch of seabirds • seabird bycatch • longline sea bird snaring • snaring endangered seabirds • iccat
TOPP Tracks Marine Predators
Tagging Of Pacific Predators, a project of the Census of Marine Life, monitors ocean animals. May improve protection of endangered species and management of fisheries.
marine animals • critical ocean habitat • endangered predator species • census of marine life • fishing gear entanglement and bycatch
Tagging Of Pacific Predators, a project of the Census of Marine Life, monitors ocean animals. May improve protection of endangered species and management of fisheries.
marine animals • critical ocean habitat • endangered predator species • census of marine life • fishing gear entanglement and bycatch
Using FishPhone to Find Eco-friendly Seafood
FishPhone provides a simple way to ensure the fish one buys is harvested from environmentally sound, sustainable sources.Information on mercury levels is also given.
fishphone • environmentally sustainable fisheries • green fish farming • mercury levels in seafood • overfishing and bycatch
FishPhone provides a simple way to ensure the fish one buys is harvested from environmentally sound, sustainable sources.Information on mercury levels is also given.
fishphone • environmentally sustainable fisheries • green fish farming • mercury levels in seafood • overfishing and bycatch
Yangtze Finless Porpoise Born
The Yangtze River, once habitat for Baiji, is still home to the endangered finless porpoise. As numbers continue to decline, captive breeding offers chance for survival.
endangered yangtze finless porpoise • freshwater porpoise • yangtze river development • captive breeding program • fishing gear bycatch
The Yangtze River, once habitat for Baiji, is still home to the endangered finless porpoise. As numbers continue to decline, captive breeding offers chance for survival.
endangered yangtze finless porpoise • freshwater porpoise • yangtze river development • captive breeding program • fishing gear bycatch
Reasons to Not Eat Tuna
It should seem obvious that endangered species should be protected not eaten. Unfortunately many people don't realize some tuna species are threatened.
not eat tuna • bluefin tuna • yellowfin tuna • albacore • avoid eating
It should seem obvious that endangered species should be protected not eaten. Unfortunately many people don't realize some tuna species are threatened.
not eat tuna • bluefin tuna • yellowfin tuna • albacore • avoid eating
Alaska Longline Commercial Fishing Boats
Longliners fish for some of the most popular seafood sold in throughout the world. Learn more here about these commercial fishing boats that work in Alaska's waters.
longline vessels • longliner • wild alaska seafood • commercial fishing boat • longline fishing gear
Longliners fish for some of the most popular seafood sold in throughout the world. Learn more here about these commercial fishing boats that work in Alaska's waters.
longline vessels • longliner • wild alaska seafood • commercial fishing boat • longline fishing gear
The Vaquita, an Endangered Species
Despite the fact that the vaquita is literally on the brink of extinction, global media coverage and conservation efforts seem slight. Has the species been discounted?
vaquita endangered species • vaquita • endangered porpoise • harbor porpoise endangered • common porpoise endangered
Despite the fact that the vaquita is literally on the brink of extinction, global media coverage and conservation efforts seem slight. Has the species been discounted?
vaquita endangered species • vaquita • endangered porpoise • harbor porpoise endangered • common porpoise endangered
Study: Whale Deaths on the Rise
In what appears to be the first global estimate of the problem of whale entanglements, scientists estimate nearly 1,000 whales, dolphins and porpoises drown every day after becoming tangled in fishing nets and other equipment.
whales • dolphins • entanglements • nets • world wildlife fund
In what appears to be the first global estimate of the problem of whale entanglements, scientists estimate nearly 1,000 whales, dolphins and porpoises drown every day after becoming tangled in fishing nets and other equipment.
whales • dolphins • entanglements • nets • world wildlife fund
Seafood Information for Consumers
Consumers interested in sustainable fisheries and making informed seafood purchasing decisions should visit FishWatch for current information from fisheries managers.
fishwatch • fisheries management • magnuson-stevens • fisheries glossary • fishing gear groups
Consumers interested in sustainable fisheries and making informed seafood purchasing decisions should visit FishWatch for current information from fisheries managers.
fishwatch • fisheries management • magnuson-stevens • fisheries glossary • fishing gear groups
Shrimp Are a Healthy, Sustainable Seafood Choice
Shrimp, one of the most popular seafood in the U.S., are nutritious and easy to prepare. Fresh or frozen, these shellfish can be purchased in grocery stores or online.
how to select store prepare and cook shrimp • sustainable seafood and bycatch • shrimp healthy benefits • high in omega-3 fatty acids selenium d and b-12 • shrimp low-fat low-calorie protein nutrient dense
Shrimp, one of the most popular seafood in the U.S., are nutritious and easy to prepare. Fresh or frozen, these shellfish can be purchased in grocery stores or online.
how to select store prepare and cook shrimp • sustainable seafood and bycatch • shrimp healthy benefits • high in omega-3 fatty acids selenium d and b-12 • shrimp low-fat low-calorie protein nutrient dense
Vaquita: Most Endangered Cetacean
A little known small cetacean, existing only in the Sea of Cortez, is in danger of extinction. Changes to fisheries and local involvement are needed to save the vaquita.
critically endangered cetacean • world's smallest porpoise • vaquita • endangered totoaba fishery • shrimp trawl fishery
A little known small cetacean, existing only in the Sea of Cortez, is in danger of extinction. Changes to fisheries and local involvement are needed to save the vaquita.
critically endangered cetacean • world's smallest porpoise • vaquita • endangered totoaba fishery • shrimp trawl fishery
White Shark: A Predator in Danger
White Sharks are the most notorious shark in the ocean. No thanks to movies that portray them as indiscriminate man eaters, and the ultimate prize to be won by fishermen.
great white shark • shark conservation • white shark decline • shark hunting • white shark overfishing
White Sharks are the most notorious shark in the ocean. No thanks to movies that portray them as indiscriminate man eaters, and the ultimate prize to be won by fishermen.
great white shark • shark conservation • white shark decline • shark hunting • white shark overfishing
The MMPA, U.S. Endangered Species Protection
The Marine Mammal Protection Act is America's greatest contribution to cetacean and pinniped conservation. Is it enough to protect whales, dolphins, porpoises, and seals?
mmpa • marine mammal protection act • marine mammal • endangered species • endangered marine mammal
The Marine Mammal Protection Act is America's greatest contribution to cetacean and pinniped conservation. Is it enough to protect whales, dolphins, porpoises, and seals?
mmpa • marine mammal protection act • marine mammal • endangered species • endangered marine mammal
Marine Stewardship Council Fishery Certification
Unsure what fish to buy? Look for the Marine Stewardship Council label. The Council supports sustainable fisheries around the world and helps consumers stay eco-friendly.
marine stewardship council • sustainable fishery • environmentally friendly fish sources • seafood consumer • fisheries management
Unsure what fish to buy? Look for the Marine Stewardship Council label. The Council supports sustainable fisheries around the world and helps consumers stay eco-friendly.
marine stewardship council • sustainable fishery • environmentally friendly fish sources • seafood consumer • fisheries management
Plan to End Overfishing Proposed
Adoption of catch shares in commercial fishing is seen as one way to advert the economic and environmental disaster that will occur if overfishing continues.
overfishing • oceans of abundance • fisheries management • individual fishing quotas • catch shares
Adoption of catch shares in commercial fishing is seen as one way to advert the economic and environmental disaster that will occur if overfishing continues.
overfishing • oceans of abundance • fisheries management • individual fishing quotas • catch shares
Saving the Earth: A Global Effort
Nations are now convinced that a healthy environment with lower carbon emissions is a necessity for our future and no longer a luxury that we can live without.
international environmental agreements • environmental treaty • how to create an environmental treaties • how are environmental agreements made • international environmental law
Nations are now convinced that a healthy environment with lower carbon emissions is a necessity for our future and no longer a luxury that we can live without.
international environmental agreements • environmental treaty • how to create an environmental treaties • how are environmental agreements made • international environmental law
The Pescetarian Diet
Begin with the term vegetarian and add the optional prefixes lacto (dairy), ovo (egg), or pesco (fish), as applicable. Pescovegetarians are fish-eating vegetarians.
pescetarian diet • pescovegetarian • fish eating vegetarian • mediterranean diet • omega 3
Begin with the term vegetarian and add the optional prefixes lacto (dairy), ovo (egg), or pesco (fish), as applicable. Pescovegetarians are fish-eating vegetarians.
pescetarian diet • pescovegetarian • fish eating vegetarian • mediterranean diet • omega 3
Report on the Health of the World's Oceans (3)
A continuation of last month's report -- with a focus on the solution to the problem of overfishing and overuse
ocean • resource management • ocean health • overfishing
A continuation of last month's report -- with a focus on the solution to the problem of overfishing and overuse
ocean • resource management • ocean health • overfishing
Choosing Sustainable Seafood
With the popularity of seafood on the rise, our oceans are struggling to meet the demands. Overfishing and environmentally damaging fishing practices should be avoided.
sustainable seafood • fish farming • longlining • trawling • seafood choices
With the popularity of seafood on the rise, our oceans are struggling to meet the demands. Overfishing and environmentally damaging fishing practices should be avoided.
sustainable seafood • fish farming • longlining • trawling • seafood choices
Farm Fisheries and the Environment
Many eco-conscious consumers turn toward farmed fish as a safer alternative to wild-caught fish. Fish farms, however, may actually worsen the decline of wild fish.
fisheries • aquaculture • cage fishery • wild fishery • environment
Many eco-conscious consumers turn toward farmed fish as a safer alternative to wild-caught fish. Fish farms, however, may actually worsen the decline of wild fish.
fisheries • aquaculture • cage fishery • wild fishery • environment
Marine Protected Areas Improve Alaskan Fisheries
North Pacific fisheries management is generally considered the standard for US waters, and is due in part to the use of Marine Protected Areas.
alaskan marine protected areas • alaskan mpas • alaskan fisheries management • alaska marine conservation • alaskan marine reserve
North Pacific fisheries management is generally considered the standard for US waters, and is due in part to the use of Marine Protected Areas.
alaskan marine protected areas • alaskan mpas • alaskan fisheries management • alaska marine conservation • alaskan marine reserve
North Atlantic Loggerhead Turtles
Distinct population of loggerheads losing ground to fisheries entanglement in US waters, warmer temperatures and rising sea level. Status change being considered.
north atlantic loggerhead sea turtle • climate change • fisheries entanglement • critical nesting habitat • endangered species status
Distinct population of loggerheads losing ground to fisheries entanglement in US waters, warmer temperatures and rising sea level. Status change being considered.
north atlantic loggerhead sea turtle • climate change • fisheries entanglement • critical nesting habitat • endangered species status
The Least Sustainable Fish
Large marine fish are facing extinction. Due to the current overfishing crisis, conservationists have listed a number of unsustainable species to avoid buying.
safe fish to eat • safe fish • safe seafood • tuna • red snapper
Large marine fish are facing extinction. Due to the current overfishing crisis, conservationists have listed a number of unsustainable species to avoid buying.
safe fish to eat • safe fish • safe seafood • tuna • red snapper
Vegetarianism is Good for the Environment
Besides being healthy and compassionate, there are also many environmental benefits to choosing a plant-based diet. Reducing meat consumption helps the planet!
environment vegetarianism • reducing meat consumption • conserve natural resources • factory farming • end deforestation
Besides being healthy and compassionate, there are also many environmental benefits to choosing a plant-based diet. Reducing meat consumption helps the planet!
environment vegetarianism • reducing meat consumption • conserve natural resources • factory farming • end deforestation
Break Into Marine Biology the Hardy Way
Contracting as a fisheries observer is one way to earn valuable experience, both professionally and personally. It is as much a job of character as scientific know-how.
marine biology • fishery observer • fishery observers • alaska fishery observer • alaska fishery observers
Contracting as a fisheries observer is one way to earn valuable experience, both professionally and personally. It is as much a job of character as scientific know-how.
marine biology • fishery observer • fishery observers • alaska fishery observer • alaska fishery observers
How Are Alaskan Groundfish Managed?
Salmon are the most recognizable Alaskan fish, but the bulk of Alaskan fisheries management focuses on groundfish.
fishery management • fisheries management • alaskan fishery management • alaskan fisheries management • north pacific fisheries management council
Salmon are the most recognizable Alaskan fish, but the bulk of Alaskan fisheries management focuses on groundfish.
fishery management • fisheries management • alaskan fishery management • alaskan fisheries management • north pacific fisheries management council
Safe Havens for Turtles
Help save endangered turtles by volunteering your time.
scuba diving • skin diving • scuba diving • scuba • scuba
Help save endangered turtles by volunteering your time.
scuba diving • skin diving • scuba diving • scuba • scuba
Sharks Rarely Attack
Many people think that shark attacks happen regularly and are usually fatal, but they are actually quite rare and most victims survive.
shark attacks • shark attack statistics • shark attack danger • how many people are killed by sharks • shark fatalities
Many people think that shark attacks happen regularly and are usually fatal, but they are actually quite rare and most victims survive.
shark attacks • shark attack statistics • shark attack danger • how many people are killed by sharks • shark fatalities
The Hawaiian Monk Seal, an Endangered Species
The Hawaiian monk seal may not enter the minds of those vacationing in Hawaii. But for those wishing to conserve this endangered species, the time to act is now.
endangered hawaiian monk seal • hawaiian monk seal • monk seal • tropical seal • hawaii seal
The Hawaiian monk seal may not enter the minds of those vacationing in Hawaii. But for those wishing to conserve this endangered species, the time to act is now.
endangered hawaiian monk seal • hawaiian monk seal • monk seal • tropical seal • hawaii seal
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