fisheries
Gender Equality is Necessary For a Sustainable Fishing Industry
Just like any other male-dominated industry, women fishers face discrimination, harassment and other gender-based disparities.
Nine Massive Fisheries Just Pledged to Combat Overfishing and Slave Labor
The world may be burning, but there's still some hope for our oceans.
The Fight For a Fish That Feeds the BC Coast
The Heiltsuk Nation has worked hard to halt the recent collapse of herring populations. But the future is far from certain.
This Reality TV Star Is on a Hunger Strike to Save a Fishery
A week in, Newfoundlander and Cold Water Cowboy Richard Gillett says he ain't eating until he gets a meeting in Ottawa
Global Fish Stocks Are in Even Worse Shape Than We Thought
New research suggests the number of fish caught for consumption is double what is being reported.
Why Green Crabs Are Invading the East Coast
The gophers of the sea, they dig and dig, destroying eelgrass habitats.
Dive Into the Most Vibrant Reef on Earth in Virtual Reality
It’s easy to see why they call it the “cauldron of evolution.”
One-Fifth of the Global Population Risks Malnutrition As Fish Stocks Decline
Scientists identified ‘bright spots’ where, against all odds, fish are thriving.
Ocean Sanctuary Threatens Maori Constitutional Rights, Say New Zealand Indigenous Leaders
Established last year, the Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary is one of the world's largest, but indigenous groups are filing a legal challenge because they allege it violates their fishing rights.
Taiwan's Last Traditional Fishing Village Is Running Out of Fish
Taiwan’s coastal waters have been overfished since the 1950s, thanks to destructive fishing practices like gillnetting. But because Taiwan is running out of fish, the nets are the only way to earn a decent income. It’s an endless cycle.