Climate change is moving fish polewards
Climate change is causing a tropicalisation of areas of our oceans that were previously temperate, and coral reef herbivores are starting to move south, say Australian and international researchers.
Tag: fisheries
Lots to celebrate about the seafood on your plate this World Fisheries Day
Seafood Industry Australia (SIA), the national peak-body representing Australia’s commercial fishing industry, is encouraging all Australians to celebrate World Fisheries Day today, November 21 (2019).
Healthy mangroves help coral reef fisheries under climate stress
Healthy mangroves can help fight the consequences of climate change on coral reef fisheries, according to a University of Queensland-led study.
Australia has huge potential for shellfish aquaculture
As the world faces increasing pressures to conserve vulnerable ocean environments while also meeting a growing demand for protein, a new study has identified the parts of the globe with the strongest potential for development of commercial shellfish and seaweed aquaculture. The locations highlighted are…
Safeguarding the world’s largest tuna fishery
Understanding the impact of modern fishing techniques is critical to ensure the sustainability of the Western and Central Pacific Ocean (WCPO) tuna fishery – the largest tuna fishery in the world that accounts for 55% of the total tropical tuna catch and provides up to…
How fisheries could help to tackle malnutrition in the developing world
Millions of people are suffering from malnutrition despite some of the most nutritious fish species in the world being caught near their homes, according to new research published in the journal Nature.
Australian seafood industry steps up to the plate in war against plastic
Seafood Industry Australia (SIA), the national peak body representing the Australian seafood industry, has taken Plastic-Free July as an opportunity to highlight the innovative ways seafood businesses are fighting the war against plastic by finding replacements, implementing change and protecting the marine environment.
Global cooperation key to strengthening fisheries compliance
The Sixth Global Fisheries Enforcement Training Workshop in Bangkok, Thailand attracted representatives from 63 countries, including Australia.
New home for oysters
More than 50,000 native oysters have been introduced to Windara Reef as part of Australia’s biggest reef restoration project, led by The Nature Conservancy.
WA seafood on menu for fisheries research board visit and industry talks
The Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) board of directors will meet with Western Australian (WA) industry, researchers and government to discuss key issues in Perth 11-12 June 2019.
More fishing vessels chasing fewer fish, new study finds
A new analysis of global fishing data has found the world’s fishing fleet doubled in size over the 65 years to 2015 but for the amount of effort expended the catch fell more than 80 per cent.
$2.7 million for USC sea cucumber research
A $2.7 million research project to boost stocks of a high-value sea cucumber has been awarded to the University of the Sunshine Coast.