Putting science
at the heart of development
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
Asia–Pacific Analysis: Protecting and restoring coral reefs
Better navigation and surveillance can help to prevent ships from damaging coral reefs and the need for expensive restoration, says Crispin Maslog.
27 February 2013
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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.
Deep sea mining — a dangerous experiment
12 July 2012
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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
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Source: The WorldFish Center
News and Features
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
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Overfishing threatens quarter of key grouper species
Poor management and overexploitation mean many species of this commercially important food fish face extinction, says study.
Pacific research aims to boost pearl farms' fortunes
11 April 2013
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Mekong region facing six degree-warming, climate extremes
2 April 2013
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