If you follow the goings-on of the U.S. Congress, you know that the final months of the year have become a sprint to the finish line marked by bursts of legislative energy and must-pass bills. This year is even more energetic than most. Read More
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Something ‘fishy’ is happening in Congress
Posted in Mid-Atlantic, New England, Pacific, Policy Also tagged Alaska fisheries, Alaskan Crab, Bering Sea, Bering Sea crab fisheries, Build Back Better, Climate change, Coastal Communities, Congress, Conservation, Domestic, House Committee on Natural Resources, Magnuson Stevens Act, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, NOAA, Oceans, oceans technology, Rep. Don Young, Rep. Ed Case, Rep. Jared Huffman, snow crab, sustainability, United States fisheries Comments are closed
As the Blue Economy blossoms, the fishing industry is being left behind. What can we do about it?
By Julia Rose and Christopher Cusack
The generation of goods and services on or for the oceans has been growing exponentially in recent years. Industries such as shipping, marine tourism, aquaculture and renewable energy contribute to a “Blue Economy” that employed 2.3 million Americans and generated $373 billion for the U.S. economy in 2018. Read More
Posted in Global Fisheries, International, Science/Research Also tagged blue economy, Data Collection, global fisheries, oceans technology Comments are closed
IUCN WCC | Sustainable fisheries & biodiversity conservation — working together in the face of climate change
Over the past week, representatives from organizations and countries from around the world have come together for critical discussions about protecting and enhancing biodiversity in the face of climate change at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Marseille, France. For the first time at the WCC, restoring ocean health was one of the central discussion themes, as a “marine journey.”
Posted in Belize, Cuba, International, Policy Also tagged Belize, biodiversity, China, Climate change, Conservation, Cuba, Domestic, ecotourism, Fisheries Management, managed access, Marine Protected Areas, ocean ecosystems, sharks, Sustainable development goals, United States Comments are closed
Can ecotourism increase climate resilience in tropical small-scale fishing communities?
By Christopher Cusack, Edwina Garchitorena and Rod Fujita
Globally, fisheries are of great importance. Yet small-scale fishers and their communities in the tropics are among the most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Rebuilding and managing the fish stocks that these communities rely on is critical to ensuring the food security and climate resilience of hundreds of millions of small-scale fishers globally. Generally, we know how to achieve this: reduce fishing pressure to allow stocks to grow to healthy levels and protect and improve fragile ocean ecosystems. Read More
Posted in Global Fisheries, Science/Research Also tagged ecotourism, fisheries tech, Philippines, sea turtles, technology Comments are closed
Celebrating Fishermen’s Day in Peru: a tribute to traditional sailing on the high seas
By Nina Pardo and Hector Soldi
On June 4, a small but mighty fleet of artisanal sailboats from the fishing communities of Cabo Blanco and El Ñuro in northern Peru unfolded their sails and went out to sea — sailing alongside the Peruvian Navy’s sailing vessel La Unión. This annual regatta is a salute to the artisanal fishing fleet of Peru, which uses only the wind in their sails and their ancient traditions of navigation to fish a variety of important species for local seafood markets and restaurants. Read More
Posted in Global Fisheries, International Also tagged Fisheries, Fisheries Management, Humboldt Current, Latin America, Peru, Seafood Comments are closed
Fishing for Resilience: a video series to introduce you to climate-resilient fisheries
Today, we’re introducing readers to the concept of climate resilience in marine fisheries through a new, three-part video series called “Fishing for Resilience.” As Environmental Defense Fund’s Senior Director for Resilient Fisheries, I played a central role in the creation of this short series — even “starring” in the videos as narrator.
Producing and narrating these videos was a bit of a personal journey for me, and not just because I had to listen to my own voice. It’s because I tried to bring this concept home, and found myself asking what climate change means to friends and family that ply the seas, what it means for my community, and what it means for the wildlife and ecosystems that I hold dear. That got me right into thinking about how to help the people, wildlife and broader ocean ecosystems that I care about in practical ways.
Posted in Policy, Science/Research Also tagged Climate change, climate-resilient fisheries, Fisheries, Fisheries Management, Oceans, small-scale fisheries Comments are closed