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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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Support freeze on planned dam projects
A more integrated approach to managing the Lower Mekong River Basin could set an example for future river projects, say R. Edward Grumbine and Jianchu Xu.
African aquaculture can flourish with support
If aquaculture is to help feed Africa's urbanising populations, we must support small and medium enterprises, says Malcolm Beveridge.
9 June 2010
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2 June 2009
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Source: Nature Reports Climate Change
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
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Source: The WorldFish Center
Rising ocean acidity worst for Caribbean and Pacific
Ocean acidification caused by human activities is likely to hit the Caribbean and west tropical Pacific regions the most.
Global warming may raise risk of Pacific fish poisoning
Pacific islanders are at much higher risk of ciguatera fish toxins than previously thought, and the number of sufferers is increasing.
26 January 2012
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31 December 2011
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