At the World Fisheries Congress
Victor Restrepo reports from Edinburgh, Scotland on the 6th World Fisheries Congress held by the World Council of Fisheries Societies.
The Contribution of Gillnets to Bycatch in the Indian Ocean
Victor Restrepo discusses the data from a new technical paper recently published by ISSF.
More Exciting News from the Indian Ocean Cruise
A quick look at our latest work in the Indian Ocean.
What does a FAD look like, anyway?
In preparation for his research cruise in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean which will study ways to reduce bycatch, David Itano explains the different types of FADs that are used in tuna fisheries.
New Data, New Discoveries
The crew aboard the Torre Giulia is conducting unprecedented research around FADs. The team is diving around FADs to build an underwater census while studying the behavior of the marine life below.
Earth Day on the Eastern Pacific
Corey Eddy blogs about a typical day in the life of a research scientist at-sea.
Defining FAD-free tuna
The need for stronger definition for what a FAD-free fishery should look like.
Tagging Sharks in the Eastern Pacific
Corey highlights the work being done with shark species aboard the Simoun.
Meeting Tomorrow’s Fishery Experts
Susan Jackson’s blog from University of Washington where she presented at the School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences during the Bevan Series on Sustainable Fisheries.
Bluefin Web Extras from NatGeo
The National Geographic Channel’s new show called Wicked Tuna highlights the troubles that face western Atlantic bluefin tuna.
Studying life after release for sharks
Sharks get stressed too, which is why PhD student Corey Eddy has been studying the physiological response of sharks after being released from a tuna net as part of the ISSF’s #BycatchProject.
Week Two Aboard Simoun
Corey Eddy chronicles his second week aboard Via Simoun in the Eastern Pacific. He is studying sharks, specifically the physiological stress response, survival, and post-release behavior of sharks captured during purse seining operations.
Already Swimming with Sharks in the Indian Ocean
Our latest cruise in the Indian Ocean is well under way and I’m coordinating with the researchers who are on board from here on land in the Seychelles. While it’s been just a week out at sea, so far we’ve documented some extremely interesting things.
Back in the Eastern Pacific
Corey Eddy is currently onboard a purse seine fishing vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean. He filed this blog just before leaving port last week. Corey will blog about his progress throughout the coming weeks.
Working with Skippers in Ghana
Jefferson Murua led an ISSF Skippers Workshop in Accra, the capital of Ghana.
Factoring Fuel Use Into Fishing’s Environmental Impact
ISSF commissioned the paper to explore another facet of environmental impact that is often overlooked in the rush to find the “most sustainable” form of fishing for tuna.
New Tools to Monitor Tuna Sustainability Efforts
ISSF has developed two new databases to help keep track of sustainability efforts worldwide.
FADs as Scientific Observatories
Man-made floating objects that attract fish, also called FADs, are known to be a highly efficient fishing gear. However, FADs can also be used as scientific platforms.
ISSF Joins the Global Partnership for Oceans
ISSF partners with the World Bank and other concerned stakeholders for the Global Partnership for Oceans.
Promoting Ocean-Friendly Seafood
Jennifer Goldstein of the New England Aquarium discusses the new seafood focused online community “Be Happy” and the need to engage consumers on sustainability issues.
The Prince’s Charities International Sustainability Unit Marine Programme
On February 3, 2012, the Prince’s Charities International Sustainability Unit (ISU) released their report, Towards Global Sustainable Fisheries: The Opportunity for Transition. I was brought to the table early in the process to offer input on the Programme’s first report and attended HRH the Prince of Wales’s latest event last week.
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