The Mediterranean Sea: incomparable wealth in steep decline

Rome, Italy.– Along its 46,000km coastline, the Mediterranean Sea supports around 150 million people living along its shores. The report Reviving the Economy of the ...

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Scientists call for more research on how human activities affect the seabed

UK.- A group of UK scientists, co-ordinated by the University of Southampton, has published extensive research into how industry and environmental change are affecting our ...

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New tools could secure the future of seafood

Nelson, New Zealand.- The fishing industry and global fisheries managers need to get on board with the power of genomics to secure the future of ...

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Brain damage in fish affected by plastic nanoparticles

Sweden.- A new study from Lund University in Sweden shows that plastic particles in water may end up inside fish brains. The plastic can cause ...

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Fish have complex personalities, research shows

UK.- Scientists from the University of Exeter studied how guppies behaved in various situations, and found complex differences between individuals.

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The 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals: The challenge for aquaculture development and management

Rome, Italy.- This report explores the nature of the 2030 Agenda, its goals and targets, and their relevance to aquaculture development. It examines the potential ...

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Sustaining Fishery Resources for Economic Growth in Africa

The fishery sector plays a pivotal role in global food security, both in terms of consumption and production, as well as trade and employment. Attaining ...

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Fish May Use Different Behaviours to Protect Against Parasites

Australia.- New research indicates that fish may adapt their behaviour to defend against parasite infection. The findings are published in the Journal of Zoology.

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Maine fishermen: adapting in a sea of change

USA.- Increasing environmental uncertainty coupled with rapidly changing market conditions in the Gulf of Maine raise important questions about the ability of Maine’s commercial fishermen ...

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Download the book and videos of all presentations of Summer Shoal 2017 on fish ethology & welfare

Italy.- To improve welfare of farmed fish, we need more research, more public awareness, more dialogue among all stakeholders and better guidelines: This is the ...

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