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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

Underwater volcanic hot springs deposit sulphides with ten times greater metal content than those on land Deep sea mining: exploration is inevitable

Despite concern over adverse impacts, deep marine mineral exploration is set to become a global industry, says geologist Chris Yeats.

7 November 2012 | EN | 中文

Young boys fishing off the coast of Papua New Guinea Deep sea mining — a dangerous experiment

Pacific governments should not approve deep-sea mining until more is known about its likely impact, says conservation biologist Mellie Samson Jr.

12 July 2012 | EN

Policy Briefs

Adapting fisheries and aquaculture to climate change

Fisheries and aquaculture can adapt to climate change by applying best practices, exploring new options and changing focus.

9 December 2009 | EN
Source: The WorldFish Center


News and Features

Fishery Nanotech filter may protect farmed fish from fungus

Toxic nanoparticle treatment of ponds of farmed fish could be made safe by embedding in into water filters, find scientists in Iran.

14 May 2013 | EN

Grouper print Overfishing threatens quarter of key grouper species

Poor management and overexploitation mean many species of this commercially important food fish face extinction, says study.

8 May 2013 | EN | ES