Articles related to "Fishery Management"

Salmon are the most recognizable Alaskan fish, but the bulk of Alaskan fisheries management focuses on groundfish.

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.

Consumers interested in sustainable fisheries and making informed seafood purchasing decisions should visit FishWatch for current information from fisheries managers.

New Zealanders are being urged to buy sustainably managed fish varieties in a bid to help stop overfishing and save threatened fish species.

North Pacific fisheries management is generally considered the standard for US waters, and is due in part to the use of Marine Protected Areas.

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.

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.

The Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC) canceled the 2009 troll (ocean caught) Oregon and California commercial Wild Chinook salmon season.

Global production of fish and shellfish through aquaculture is steadily increasing. However, some scientists fear the industry may not be environmentally sustainable.

Protecting fisheries and endangered species is a difficult chore. Common goods such as water, and migrant fish transcend international boundaries and are in danger.

Heating and lighting a tank require energy, and collecting fish from coral reefs causes damage.

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.

Ban on krill fishing affects coastal Pacific Ocean from California to Washington. Ecosystem management decision supported by fisheries, scientists and environmentalists.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Researchers have published a study summarizing the effects of lead on wildlife coming from lead shot, spent bullets, and fishing sinkers.

A campaign has been launched by the New Zealand Ministry of Fisheries to stop illegal fishing and seafood collecting.

A report from the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) describes how pollution is killing crabs.

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.

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.

Dockwise Yacht Transport joins forces with the International SeaKeepers Society to better monitor the health of our oceans

New EU shark protection document a start but conservation groups express concerns about enforcement issues, voluntary fisheries management and data collection measures.

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.

Now consumers and food industry employees can learn more about the merits of Alaska seafood through an online educational program.

Introduced crayfish are causing loss of biodiversity around the world. Trapping programs are showing some potential to help control the ecosystem damage done.

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.

When water temperatures exceed 60 degrees Fahrenheit, largemouth bass become active.

Is better science always worth it? Environmental managers can assess if better science helps achieve broader management goals by considering its 'Value of Information'.

Tiradito (from the word tirar or "to throw") is the less known Peruvian younger brother of ceviche.

Wealthier countries profit at the expense of developing nations in the global fish game that spans freshwater, deep sea and saltwater fishing.

Discovery Channel's program, Deadliest Catch, showcases commercial fishing. The real untold story behind Bering Sea fishing, however, is changing climate.

Sharks are perhaps not as violent as the media portrays them. In fact, sharks need protection from humans, not fear.