Posts for tag "sustainability"
Monitoring in the Great Barrier Reef
An international icon and critical marine ecosystem, the Great Barrier Reef is a cornerstone of the region’s economy, biodiversity, culture, and history. However, anthropogenic stressors and climate change have led to some deterioration of areas of the...
- Posted March 24, 2025
Mitigating Nitrous Oxide Production in Aquaculture Facilities
As the world turns its focus to refining aquaculture to meet global food demands sustainably, the environmental impact of aquaculture cannot be ignored. In particular, emissions of nitrous oxide and other greenhouse gases from aquaculture facilities can...
- Posted March 17, 2025
Managing Fisheries Within and After Fishing Bans: The 10-Year Fishing Ban in the Yangtze River
Fishing bans are a common regulatory tool used by fishery managers and local officials to restrict the exploitation of a water body and use the time to improve the ecosystem. During a fishing ban, this ecosystem improvement...
- Posted March 10, 2025
Using Satellites to Monitor Fisheries and Improve Sustainability
While there are many methods used to monitor the world’s oceans and lakes, remote sensing technologies like satellites have become more popular for large-scale viewing of water quality, seabed topography, coral reef health, sea surface characteristics and...
- Posted February 24, 2025
Creating Sustainable Aquaculture Practices for the Future
Perfecting sustainable aquaculture is a key component to ensuring that future generations have access to food. In particular, as the global population increases, aquaculture needs to become more efficient and preserve natural resources at the same time. ...
- Posted December 16, 2024
Respecting Walleye Regulations for a Sustainable Fishing Future
Walleye sport fishing highlights the importance of following fishing regulations and sustainable fishing practices.
- Posted July 15, 2024
Florida Redfish Population Look Healthier Decades After Commercial Ban
A new study shows the redfish population in some Florida waters look healthier decades after the 1987 commercial ban.
- Posted November 20, 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
