Posts for tag "fisheries"
Climate Change Impacts on Fishery Resources in the Southwest Atlantic Ocean
Climate change’s impacts on fishery resources have been observed across the world in fresh and salt waters. Fish distribution, population sizes, native biodiversity, and other variables have shifted under climate change and shaped the availability of resources....
- Posted November 18, 2024
The Importance of Data-Informed Fishery Management
Fisheries across the world contribute billions to the global and local economy, representing a vital source of food, recreation, income and employment, and water resource. However, various stressors like unsustainable fishing practices, climate change, pollution, and other...
- Posted November 11, 2024
Improving Iowa Lake Conditions with Restoration Program
Amid the sprawling farm fields that rank Iowa as among the most human-modified landscapes in the world, the state's lake restoration program is among the best in the nation at improving water quality creating more opportunities for...
- Posted July 8, 2024
Considerations for Fish Stocking
Many fisheries engage in fish stocking, and the strategies they use can significantly influence the effectiveness of these efforts.
- Posted April 1, 2024
Smallmouth Bass Thriving After Round Goby Invasion in the Great Lakes
A review of 20 years of data shows that smallmouth bass caught in Lake Erie and Lake Ontario have gotten heavier since round goby invaded.
- Posted December 11, 2023
Using Models to Prepare the Great Lakes Fishery for Climate Change
Like other lake regions across the world, the Laurentian Great Lakes are facing changes as a result of climate change. In particular, the Great Lakes Fishery has been hit hard—impacting habitat suitability, fish health, water temperature, seasonal...
- Posted November 27, 2023
Impacts of Habitat Loss in the Georgian Bay Muskie Fishery
The Georgian Bay is infamous for its muskie fishery--however, the bay is not safe from environmental stressors and system decline.
- Posted November 13, 2023
Brook Trout Management in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Fishery management divisions across the U.S. are tasked with not only maintaining natural resources but also the happiness of residents and visitors who utilize the lakes and waterways they manage. In terms of balancing the two, Cory...
- Posted October 30, 2023
NOAA Fisheries’ Annual Review Reveals a Continuous Decline in Overfishing
NOAA Fisheries division conducts annual reviews of the fisheries and assesses the status of various populations of fish stocks.
- Posted September 25, 2023
Understanding Coaster Brook Trout Behavior in Lake Superior Informs Stocking Strategies
Coaster brook trout, referred to here as coasters, are a valuable resource in Lake Superior, particularly after the species experienced significant declines in the late 1800s due to overfishing and habitat degradation. Now, populations in the Bayfield...
- Posted September 18, 2023
Habitat Solutions for Fisheries
Habitats serve multiple functions, and as such, it’s important that installed structures also meet the various needs of fish.
- Posted August 7, 2023
How the International Game and Fish Association Protects the World’s Waters
The IGFA has spent decades working toward creating sustainable fishing policies and contributing massively to global conservation efforts
- Posted February 13, 2023
Fishackathon Connects Experts and Fisheries Across The World
First organized in 2014, Fishackathon is one of the world’s largest environmental hackathons that connects tech experts with fishery managers
- Posted October 12, 2022
Bringing Cod Back to Cape Cod
Cod populations have declined due to overfishing, and NOAA has invested a great deal into rebuilding the population over the past 10 years.
- Posted September 30, 2022
Recirculating Aquaculture Systems: Staying On Top of Water Quality
Good water quality is one of the most important parts of optimizing fish health and wellbeing. RAS systems that feature and prioritize water quality see good growth rates and increased profitability.
- Posted May 27, 2022
Harmful Algal Blooms – Early Warning Systems to the Rescue
Thanks to monitoring systems at aquaculture sites, scientists can track changes in HAB development and make informed management decisions.
- Posted February 28, 2022
AI: The Perfect Match for Aquaculture
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasing in aquaculture spheres, streamlining operations and delivering greater efficiencies and insights.
- Posted February 24, 2022
Dissolved Oxygen: The most important measurement for aquaculture
Dissolved oxygen is vital to any healthy, life-sustaining aquatic system. And that includes aquaculture ponds and enclosures.
- Posted November 19, 2020
Top 9 Questions about Dissolved Oxygen and Aquaculture
FishSens answers 9 questions about monitoring dissolved oxygen and it's importance in aquaculture operations and fish farming.
- Posted August 11, 2020
