Commercial Fishing Archives - Page 24 of 30

Apr 8 2016 | karol orzechowski

The Danger Of Fishing Gear For Right Whales

For North Atlantic right whales, entanglement in fishing gear can be a major problem and reduce their survival rates by 25% or more. READ MORE

Feb 25 2016 | karol orzechowski

Global Fishing Impact May Be Larger Than We Think

New analysis indicates that global fishing may be severely underestimated. What does that mean for fish? READ MORE

Feb 1 2016 | karol orzechowski

Taking Fish Pain Seriously

For those who doubt that fish feel pain, shouldn't we at least assume that they do until proven otherwise? The ethical implications are huge. READ MORE

Jan 16 2016 | karol orzechowski

The Dangers Of Derelict Traps

Derelict fishing traps lead to "ghost fishing." The traps may be out of sight, but that doesn't mean we can keep them out of mind. READ MORE

Jan 13 2016 | karol orzechowski

Can the Law Help Sharks? A Case Study in Canada

Canada has laws to stop shark finning, but not to restrict shark fin products. How can the loopholes be closed? READ MORE

Nov 18 2015 | karol orzechowski

Living Blue Planet Report (2015)

The latest "Living Blue Planet" report shows that marine species populations around the world have declined by 50% since 1970. READ MORE

Sep 19 2015 | karol orzechowski

Whaling in Norway: Subsidizing a Dead Industry

The government in Norway is subsidizing a whaling industry that most residents see as a relic of a distant past. READ MORE

Sep 8 2015 | karol orzechowski

The Human Threats to Penguins

This paper looks at the variety of ways that human activity impacts penguins lives, and examines what can be done to help. READ MORE

Sep 5 2015 | karol orzechowski

Labeling Fish For ‘Sustainability’: Lessons From A Pilot Project

This study examined the sale of fish products labeled with a three-tiered 'sustainability' index, producing mixed results and a 15% overall decline in sales. READ MORE

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Global Fishing Impact May Be Larger Than We Think

Taking Fish Pain Seriously

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Can the Law Help Sharks? A Case Study in Canada

Living Blue Planet Report (2015)

Whaling in Norway: Subsidizing a Dead Industry

The Human Threats to Penguins

Labeling Fish For ‘Sustainability’: Lessons From A Pilot Project

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