Articles related to "Fisheries Management"



How Are Alaskan Groundfish Managed?
Salmon are the most recognizable Alaskan fish, but the bulk of Alaskan fisheries management focuses on groundfish.
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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.
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Seafood Information for Consumers
Consumers interested in sustainable fisheries and making informed seafood purchasing decisions should visit FishWatch for current information from fisheries managers.
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Choosing Sustainably Managed Fish Varieties
New Zealanders are being urged to eat sprats, anchovies, kina, pilchards, and blue mackeral in a bid to save other fish and marine species endangered by overfishing.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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West Coast Wild Chinook Salmon Season Canceled
The Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC) canceled the 2009 troll (ocean caught) Oregon and California commercial Wild Chinook salmon season.
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Aquaculture
Global production of fish and shellfish through aquaculture is steadily increasing. However, some scientists fear the industry may not be environmentally sustainable.
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Fisheries and Conservation
Protecting fisheries and endangered species is a difficult chore. Common goods such as water, and migrant fish transcend international boundaries and are in danger.
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Tropical Marine Aquarium Environmental Issues
Heating and lighting a tank require energy, and collecting fish from coral reefs causes damage.
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Marine Reserve and Resource Management
The management of marine resources takes into account whether the focus is on a single species or an ecosystem when looking to establish protected areas.
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US Federal Ban on Krill Fishing in Pacific
Ban on krill fishing affects coastal Pacific Ocean from California to Washington. Ecosystem management decision supported by fisheries, scientists and environmentalists.
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Wild Striped Bass
Striped bass were once so plentiful they were used to fertilize fields...overfishing and habitat degradation in the Bay have decimated the striped bass population.
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Blue Crabs and Chesapeake Bay Pollution
A report from the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) describes how pollution is killing crabs.
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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.
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Maori Renaissance
There is a rebirth of Indigenous identity in Aotearoa, grounded in native title, enabling a level of native autonomy unprecedented elsewhere in the colonial world.
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Effects of Fishing on the Economy
Recreational fishing supports a million jobs, pays $45 billion in wages and has an overall economic impact of $125 billion in the United States annually.
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Lead Shot and Sinker Implications
Researchers have published a study summarizing the effects of lead on wildlife coming from lead shot, spent bullets, and fishing sinkers.
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Size Does Matter When Collecting N.Z. Shellfish
A campaign has been launched by the New Zealand Ministry of Fisheries to stop illegal fishing and seafood collecting.
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Alaska Commercial Gillnet Fishing Boats
Gillnetters are commercial fishing boats that focus largely on Coho and Sockeye salmon by using a wall or curtain net placed in front of the migrating fish.
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Choose Rockfish for Healthy Eating
Rockfish is a healthy fish species that can be both fished for and purchased from the local fishmonger. Here is a selection of popular rockfish species with cooking tips.
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Dockwise Yacht Transport
Dockwise Yacht Transport joins forces with the International SeaKeepers Society to better monitor the health of our oceans
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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.
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First Major Census of Marine Life
As concern grows about the state of the world's oceans, study aims to understand the diversity, distribution and abundance of marine life so that it can be protected.
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How to Enroll at the Alaska Seafood University
Now consumers and food industry employees can learn more about the merits of Alaska seafood through an online educational program.
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Management of Introduced Crayfish
Introduced crayfish are causing loss of biodiversity around the world. Trapping programs are showing some potential to help control the ecosystem damage done.
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Sea Lice Infest More Fish Stocks
Reports of sea lice infestations to young salmon have been limited to the Broughton Archipelago, BC. Researchers have now found them on fish near the Discovery Islands.
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Spring Bass Fishing
When water temperatures exceed 60 degrees Fahrenheit, largemouth bass become active.
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The Value of Information
Is better science always worth it? Environmental managers can assess if better science helps achieve broader management goals by considering its 'Value of Information'.
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Wild Striped Bass Tiradito
Tiradito (from the word tirar or "to throw") is the less known Peruvian younger brother of ceviche.
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World Fishery Trade Riches
Wealthier countries profit at the expense of developing nations in the global fish game that spans freshwater, deep sea and saltwater fishing.
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An Interview With Jean-Michel Cousteau
Words from the ocean's greatest advocate, Jean-Michel Cousteau on the state of our seas and the best dives in the world.
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Climate Change and Discovery's Deadliest Catch
Discovery Channel's program, Deadliest Catch, showcases commercial fishing. The real untold story behind Bering Sea fishing, however, is changing climate.
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How Often Sharks Attack Man and Vice Versa
Sharks are perhaps not as violent as the media portrays them. In fact, sharks need protection from humans, not fear.
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Oceans of Trouble, Award-Winning Journalism

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
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SIMPLY SOUP
Get more meals out of your big fish.
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Report on the Health of the World's Oceans (9)
conclusion, references, and Appendix to the report on the health of the world's oceans
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