Governments all over the world are propping up overfishing. Now scientists have penned an open letter calling on trade ministers to implement stricter regulations against harmful fisheries subsidies.
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Local fishers with small boats have had little say in Indonesia’s marine and fisheries governance, despite their important roles in ocean protection.
Fisheries agreements favour the European Union and don’t do enough to protect African interests.
The giant sea bass fishery collapsed long ago in the US, but that didn’t mean the species was endangered. New research shows these iconic fish have been thriving south of the border.
Mauritius’ oil spill highlights the plight of impoverished communities that live along the coastline.
Biodiversity is often highest in places with human activity. The fishing industry has shown we can often have it both ways: maintain important livelihoods while protecting precious marine life.
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GEDSI and Ocean Research Analyst, World Resources Institute
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Researcher, CSIRO
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Researcher, University of California, San Diego
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Principal Research Scientist, CSIRO
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Lecturer in Sustainable Futures, University of St Andrews
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Research associate, The University of Melbourne
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PhD Candidate, The University of Western Australia
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Professor & Director, Sea Around Us - Indian Ocean, The University of Western Australia
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Adjunct associate, Universitas Indonesia
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SARCHI Ocean Cultures and Heritage, Nelson Mandela University
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Wen Family Chair in Conservation, The University of Western Australia
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PhD Candidate, Deakin University