We communicate the science, policies, and human dimensions of sustainable fisheries.
What is going to happen to the California Dungeness crab fishery?
The California commercial dungeness crab fishery came to an abrupt end due to a legal settlement aimed at reducing entanglements.
Fact-checking George Monbiot’s ‘Stop eating fish’ opinion in The Guardian
George Monbiot’s latest opinion piece in The Guardian is full of inaccuracies. We decided to fact check the piece to clear up any misinformation.
Climate change is the largest threat to ocean life
New research shows that local populations of ocean animals are more vulnerable to global warming-induced extinction than terrestrial animals.
Replacing fish-based aquaculture feed with plant-based increases environmental impacts
A recent paper looked at the environmental impact of substituting fishmeal with plant-based feed in shrimp aquaculture. The results might surprise you.
Seafood 101
We’ve developed this guide to give you insight into every aspect of fish as food for people around the world. Click on any heading to skip ahead or click through each post—the guide was written to read like a lesson that builds on each previous installment.
Seafood in a Global Context
Commercial Fishing
People & Fish
Recent Research
Climate change is the largest threat to ocean life
New research shows that local populations of ocean animals are more vulnerable to global warming-induced extinction than terrestrial animals.
Replacing fish-based aquaculture feed with plant-based increases environmental impacts
A recent paper looked at the environmental impact of substituting fishmeal with plant-based feed in shrimp aquaculture. The results might surprise you.
Is the American eel endangered?
The American Eel was listed as endangered by the IUCN in 2012. Recent data from Kahn 2019 shows the American Eel may not be endangered after all.
Managing recreational fisheries alongside commercial fisheries
Recreational fishing and commercial fishing are usually separated in science, policy, and management. Integrating them would improve sustainability for all.
In-depth coverage of particular fisheries
The Pacific Sardine (Sardinops sagax)
Orange Roughy
Atlantic Cod: The Good, The Bad, and the Rebuilding – Part 1
Atlantic Cod: The Good, The Bad, and the Rebuilding – Part 2
The Status and Potential of Europe’s Atlantic Fisheries – Part 1
The Status and Potential of Europe’s Atlantic Fisheries – Part 2
#OceanOptimism
Northeast Atlantic fisheries are improving
Researchers analyzed Northeast Atlantic fisheries from 1960-2015 and found that increases in spawning stock biomass were highly correlated to fishery policy implementation.
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Expert Commentary
Latest Oceana seafood fraud report takes aim at SIMP, but misses mark
Oceana’s latest seafood fraud report takes aim at reforming SIMP, however the science behind their advocacy is misleading, once again.
Mislabeled seafood in the U.S.
Oceana overestimates the rate of mislabeled seafood in the U.S. In this post we consider a true rate of seafood mislabeling in the U.S.
Oceana’s response to Seafood Fraud Campaign Criticism
Dr. Kimberly Warner, a senior scientist at Oceana, responds to previous criticism of Oceana’s Seafood Fraud campaign.
The Irony of Oceana’s Seafood Fraud Campaign
Oceana’s seafood fraud campaign is based on poor science that misleads the public, stokes consumer fear, and hurts fishermen, mongers, and chefs.
Management & Policy
Number of overfished U.S. stocks at an all-time low
The United States reaffirmed itself as the global leader in sustainable fisheries with the release of NOAA’s Status of Stocks 2017, the annual report to Congress on the state of U.S. fisheries. Just 9% of stocks are subject to overfishing and 15% of stocks are overfished.
Pulse Trawling, Tradeoffs, and Managing new Technology
Pulse trawling, a new kind of technology that uses electric pulses to startle fish into nets, has less potential environmental impact than bottom trawling, but has equity concerns among fishers and ethical considerations for fish. The EU recently decided to ban the practice.
New California protected areas are excellent fishery management
Fishery management goals are to keep stakeholders happy and ensure triple bottom line success. With new protections off the coast of California, the PFMC hit a home a run: fishermen & women get to catch more rockfish on sandy bottoms and coral and sponges are protected for the future.
Recovering marine mammals increase pressure on West Coast salmon
Recovering populations of killer whales, sea lions and harbor seals on the West Coast are eating increased numbers of Chinook salmon, and their consumption may now exceed the combined harvest by commercial and recreational fisheries, a new study finds.
