Research news | 2021-09-15

Climate change creates ‘double jeopardy’ for fish-dependent countries

A new study highlights the importance of collective action to boost resilience across all aquatic food systems to stave off the worst effects of climate change

Research news | 2021-09-15

Aquatic foods offer great untapped potential for providing more sustainable diets

First assessment of its kind produces environmental profiles for the full range of aquatic, or blue foods, to help guide more sustainable food production and diets

Research news | 2021-09-15

More affordable aquatic foods could prevent 166 million micronutrient deficiencies worldwide

For the first time, the nutritional benefits of thousands of marine and freshwater species have been profiled in a new study

Research news | 2021-09-15

For healthier and more sustainable diets, look to fisheries and aquaculture

New landmark assessment finds fish, shellfish and algae offer untapped potential for global development if the right policies and investments are put in place

Research news | 2021-08-26

Launch of the Blue Food Assessment

Register to watch the global launch of report which explores the future of blue food and its role in supporting health, livelihoods and sustainability

Research news | 2021-06-09

Four signs the seafood industry is getting wiser about the ocean

“Bitter realities” remain but signs exist that seafood industry operations are starting to be more reflective of stewardship ideals

Research news | 2021-06-05

Getting to the bottom of the dark side of the seafood industry

Centre PhD student Frida Bengtsson explains the complexities of dealing with illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, and why she has never felt more hopeful than now

Research news | 2021-03-12

A glimpse of the future can curb clashes at sea

Fisheries conflicts are projected to increase dramatically in the future. Scenario development can help avoid them

Research news | 2021-02-15

Blind trust in the blue economy can be a big mistake

Amid increased focus on seafood for more sustainable and healthy diets, researchers reveal three flawed assumptions about seafood production and consumption

Research news | 2021-01-14

Vessel technology reveal companies fishing in waters outside national jurisdiction

Approximately 100 companies account for more than one-third of high seas fishing

Research news | 2020-12-16

Drones help researchers check if seabirds get enough fish

Unmanned vessels equipped with echo-sounder makes fish stock monitoring in the Baltic Sea cheaper, easier and kinder to the environment

Research news | 2020-11-12

COVID-19’s impact on the seafood industry

The pandemic is hitting the seafood industry hard. How can past crises help it survive this one?

Research news | 2020-10-27

The road to transparency in regional fisheries management organizations

As openness continues to improve, some countries remain skeptical of the inclusion of NGOs

Research news | 2020-10-14

How top predators and fisheries can survive on the same prey

New research determines the amount of prey required for marine top predators to thrive, improving fisheries management

Research news | 2020-09-15

Making fisheries models more realistic

Diversity in fisher behaviours are often absent in current models of fisheries. A new study points out how to incorporate them

Research news | 2020-08-24

China may struggle to meet increasing and changing seafood demand

Increasing gap between current targets and future projections puts China at a crossroads. What options do they have and how will that affect global seafood supply?

Research news | 2020-07-19

Humans need to do better to avoid ocean system collapse

Should the ocean system collapse, the resultant crisis would be as devastating as the COVID-19 crisis

Research news | 2020-06-08

Saving the oceans and the science behind it

As part of the global quest to save our oceans, we present some of our latest research on the issue

Research news | 2020-05-27

Fishing is more than just harvesting, time to broaden the focus

Broadening the analytical focus beyond harvesting is necessary in order to imagine new ways of governing the commons

Research news | 2020-05-25

In some cases, a push and pull between interests can prevent unsustainable outcomes

How resource management can benefit from competition between interest groups