fisheries

What is captive breeding doing to fish populations?

harminka — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 13:53:56 -0600

Human impacts on the environment have reduced populations of wild species to dangerously low levels. Nowhere is this more apparent than in worldwide fisheries, where thanks to overfishing and habitat destruction, countless species and populations of fish are on the brink of disappearing forever.

GEF Provides Assistance for Southwest Indian Ocean Fisheries Project

Anastvatz — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 07:36:41 -0500

On June 28 the World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved a project that will help seven countries[1]in the Southwest Indian Ocean region, to manage fisheries resources and reduce poverty through the sustainable development of marine resources.

How global warming will affect the world's fisheries

harminka — Thu, 17 May 2007 07:50:54 -0500

Watching the ebb and flow of populations of fisheries around the world can provide some insight into understanding the effects of global warming on our planet, according to a group of researchers writing in the summer 2007 issue of Natural Resource Modeling. The fact that fisheries are closely tied to human health and species health across the globe adds to their significance.

Fisheries call for science-based approach to address climate impacts

harminka — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 15:34:03 -0500

The success of science based management in Alaska is emphasized in a newly released report. "Conserving Alaska's Oceans,"Â was prepared by Natural Resources Consultants, a research organization based in Seattle, Washington and released by the Marine Conservation Alliance.

Sustainable aquaculture critical to feed the world

harminka — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 02:50:50 -0600