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Agriculture & Environment: Fisheries

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Fisheries and fish trade can provide developing countries with a much-needed source of income and help improve food security but good management is essential to ensure a sustainable future and prevent over-fishing.

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Opinions and Analysis

Kemp's Ridley turtle, swimming in clear water Guarding the Gulf of Mexico's valuable resources

Sustainable governance in the Gulf of Mexico calls for joint action by Cuba, Mexico and the United States, argues Jorge Brenner.

14 March 2008 | EN | ES

Tuna catches have fallen by 80 per cent in the past 20 years. Plenty more fish in the sea?

John Marra says the marine research agenda needs to focus on making fish farming a sustainable alternative to overfishing.

14 July 2005 | EN
Source: Nature

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News and Features

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A round-up of news from or about South Asia for the period 1–15 March 2008.

20 March 2008 | EN

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A round up of news from or about Sub-Saharan Africa for the period 25 February–12 March 2008.

 

13 March 2008 | EN

Namibia's poor 'will be hit hard' by climate change

13 December 2007

Pollution control key to beating China's algal blooms

4 September 2007 | EN | 中文
Source: Science

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