When it comes to preventing whale entanglements, the simplest solution is often the most effective: reducing the number of traps in the water.
How does fishing forage fish affect their predators? Should we catch less to improve predator populations? New research offers some clues.
The American lobster fishery has operated sustainably for decades, but climate change has put critically endangered right whales in its path.
A new paper describes how regulating specific kinds of fishing in particular areas is extremely effective at preserving biodiversity while also producing food.
The 2020 Dungeness crab season was closed early, again due to fears of whale entanglements. New management actions could disincentivize further improvement.
New research says we have the policy blueprints to rebuild marine life by 2050. Decarbonization needs to happen quickly, though.
The California commercial dungeness crab fishery came to an abrupt end due to a legal settlement aimed at reducing entanglements.
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.
Here at CFOOD, we work to correct misconceptions about fishing and sustainable seafood (check out our myths page). Recently, fishery scientist Trevor Branch polled his
A new paper in Science by Darimont et al. argues that humans take a far higher proportion of adult fish and wildlife than other predators
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