The Pew Charitable Trusts has named five distinguished scientists and conservationists from Canada, Australia, Russia, and the UK as 2015 recipients of the Pew fellowship in marine conservation. They will conduct research projects addressing key ocean conservation challenges including bycatch reduction and coral reef protection.
The Lenfest Forage Fish Task Force recommends reducing global fishing for forage fish by half to support larger species in the water. This would contribute an estimated US$11.3 billion to the economy by serving as food for commercially important fish, supporting industries and ecosystems.
The Pew Fellowship in Marine Conservation supports projects promoting green infrastructure, marine protected areas, and sustainable fisheries management. Six new recipients will work on climate adaptation strategies, goliath grouper conservation, and analysis of French fisheries subsidies.
A new report by the University of Victoria finds that most eco-labels for farmed marine fish offer less than a 10% improvement in environmental performance compared to conventional practices. The study evaluates 20 eco-labels, ranking them based on numerical scores derived from a well-established quantitative methodology.
New research reveals that climate change impacts penguins more severely due to declining krill supplies. Two penguin species are particularly vulnerable, with krill populations shrinking by up to 80% since the 1970s.
A new study reveals that concentrated fish farm waste plumes do not consistently dilute immediately in open water. The research found that tides, currents, and the earth's rotation can dramatically affect how far waste plumes travel from their source.
A new assessment tool measures environmental performance of global aquaculture, revealing that large-scale farming still causes significant ecological damage. Despite best practices, industrial-scale aquaculture magnifies environmental degradation, especially in Asian countries with rapidly increasing production.
The study found that China's enormous population drives its high ranking, despite low per capita fish catch and consumption. The United States comes in third, while Peru ranks second in catch but not top 20 in consumption.
The Pew Environment Group announced five individuals receiving the 2010 Pew Fellowship in Marine Conservation to address pressing challenges in ocean conservation. The Fellows will focus on projects such as reducing seabird bycatch, protecting coral reefs, and enhancing shellfish management.
A new study published in Molecular Ecology suggests that minke whale populations are not preventing the recovery of larger whales due to competition for food resources. The research found that genetic diversity within the minke whale population is similar to pre-whaling levels, allowing large whale species to recover.
A new study by the Pew Charitable Trusts finds that catch share programs increase predictability in fisheries but do not necessarily lead to better ecological conditions. The research analyzed 15 catch share programs in the US and Canada, concluding they work well to avoid erratic swings, but may not result in larger fish populations.