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Overfishing Threatens Fish Species That Are Key to Climate Stability and Seabed Health, Research Shows

(IN BRIEF) New research from the University of Exeter highlights the vital role of fish in bioturbation, the process of churning and reworking seabed sediments, which is crucial for maintaining healthy ecosystems and regulating climate change. The study found that … Read the full press release

Concern for the oceans drives consumers to ‘vote with their forks’ for sustainable seafood

One in three fear their favourite fish will be off the menu by 2040 (PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 8-Jun-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — High levels of concern for our oceans are driving a new wave of consumer activism, research for the Marine … Read the full press release

University of Exeter: inefficient traditional fishing methods prevent overfishing

EXETER, 15-Aug-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Oyster stocks in a Cornish fishery are sustained thanks to “inefficient” traditional fishing methods, new research suggests. The Fal oyster fishery is home to the only sail-driven commercial fishing fleet in Europe, and the oysters are … Read the full press release

EC calls for cooperation to boost sustainable development of EU aquaculture

Brussels, 2-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — To boost the development of EU aquaculture, the European Commission has issued strategic guidelines, thereby cooperating with Member States and stakeholders in overcoming the challenges facing the sector. The EU aquaculture sector has a significant growth potential … Read the full press release