Recent big stories:
Retraction of flawed MPA study implicates larger problems in MPA science
A recent retraction in a high-profile journal raises questions about predicting the impacts of marine protected areas.
Buying Sustainable Seafood: A new shopping guide for the grocery store
Read our guide to confidently buy sustainable seafood at your local grocery store without pulling out your phone to look something up.
Scientific explainers:
The future of food from the sea, explained
In 2050, Earth will need a lot more food to feed 2 billion more people. A landmark study calculates how much the ocean can supply sustainably.
Fishery management is composed of small, concrete actions—which ones are best?
New research suggests a swiss-cheese model for sustainable fishery management, along with rebuilding plans.
Ocean Optimism?
New research says we have the policy blueprints to rebuild marine life by 2050. Decarbonization needs to happen quickly, though.
Fish populations around the world are improving
A cornerstone paper assembling data from around the world shows that fish populations, representing half of seafood, are improving. Fishery management works.
Impacts of fishing forage fish on the fish that feed on forage fish
How does fishing forage fish affect their predators? Should we catch less to improve predator populations? New research offers some clues.
The science of Seaspiracy
The new Netflix Original film, Seaspiracy, makes some bold claims. We dive into the science and correct several bits of misinformation.
Fact Checking Myths
There’s a lot of misinformation out there about fisheries and seafood. We fact check some common myths below.
What will Fisheries be like in 2048?
No scientist would support the assertion that all fish stocks will be collapsed by 2048. There are threats, however.
How many Fisheries are Overfished?
According to the U.N., 78.7% of fish come from a sustainable fishery. Of all monitored fisheries, 66% are sustainable, while 34% are overfished.
How much U.S. Seafood is Imported?
Misleading seafood deficit statistics have played a central role in Trump’s trade war. 35-38% of seafood consumed in the U.S. is produced domestically.
Our most popular stories
Ray Hilborn on the role of industry funding
Dr. Ray Hilborn comments on anti-science extremism and explains the role the fishing industry plays in funding science.
The science of Seaspiracy
The new Netflix Original film, Seaspiracy, makes some bold claims. We dive into the science and correct several bits of misinformation.
Ray Hilborn’s thoughts on Seaspiracy
Ray Hilborn comments on the Netflix Original film, Seaspiracy. Dr. Hilborn is a world-renowned fishery scientist and sustainability expert.
Ethics, impact, and nutrition: A critical review of plant-based meat
Plant-based meat is all the rage, but it needs a critical review if it is going to realize the benefits touted by its brands.
From fishery science to fake news: how ocean misinformation evolves
How does fishery science go from hard data to misconstrued, clickbait headlines? The spread of misinformation is troubling.
Ocean Optimism?
New research says we have the policy blueprints to rebuild marine life by 2050. Decarbonization needs to happen quickly, though.
Fish populations around the world are improving
A cornerstone paper assembling data from around the world shows that fish populations, representing half of seafood, are improving. Fishery management works.
8% of seafood is mislabeled
The latest science estimates 8% of seafood is mislabeled around the world. Read about the study that led to the updated figure here.
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.
What is the Global Footprint of Fishing?
Scientists are getting closer to figuring out how much of the world’s ocean is fished, but discrepancies in the scale and interpretation of data are producing wildly different answers with contrasting conservation implications.
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Our most recent stories
The global impact of bottom trawling visualized with data
A new paper with a cool map shows the impact of bottom trawling around the world.
Retraction of flawed MPA study implicates larger problems in MPA science
A recent retraction in a high-profile journal raises questions about predicting the impacts of marine protected areas.
Ray Hilborn on the Global Fishing Index 2021 report
The Minderoo foundation’s Global Fishing Index 2021 report misses the mark with some questionable methodology, writes Ray Hilborn.
Trying to find answers for the mysterious Bering Sea crab collapse
We talk to Cody Szuwalski, research fishery biologist at NOAA about recent crab collapse in the Bering Sea, Alaska.
Recent paper brings nuance to dietary impacts discussion
Recent paper: the most effective way to consume a low impact diet is not vegetarian or vegan, but one that contained specific types of fish.
Biden’s 30×30 plan gives hope, but also uncertainy
Biden’s 30×30 plan is out. What does it mean for fisheries? We breakdown stakeholder responses and look to the future.
Impacts of fishing forage fish on the fish that feed on forage fish
How does fishing forage fish affect their predators? Should we catch less to improve predator populations? New research offers some clues.
Seaspiracy’s lasting impact on sustainable seafood businesses
Seaspiracy has shaken consumer confidence in seafood like nothing before it. Jack Cheney reflects on what it means going forward.
Ray Hilborn on the role of industry funding
Dr. Ray Hilborn comments on anti-science extremism and explains the role the fishing industry plays in funding science.
The science of Seaspiracy
The new Netflix Original film, Seaspiracy, makes some bold claims. We dive into the science and correct several bits of misinformation.
Ray Hilborn’s thoughts on Seaspiracy
Ray Hilborn comments on the Netflix Original film, Seaspiracy. Dr. Hilborn is a world-renowned fishery scientist and sustainability expert.
Ethics, impact, and nutrition: A critical review of plant-based meat
Plant-based meat is all the rage, but it needs a critical review if it is going to realize the benefits touted by its brands.
From fishery science to fake news: how ocean misinformation evolves
How does fishery science go from hard data to misconstrued, clickbait headlines? The spread of misinformation is troubling.
The sustainability implications of mislabeled fish in the U.S.
New research connects sustainability implications to seafood fraud. This the first empirical study of its kind.
Fishery management is composed of small, concrete actions—which ones are best?
New research suggests a swiss-cheese model for sustainable fishery management, along with rebuilding plans.
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