“Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” ~Albert Einstein There is so much that we can learn from nature. Especially those of us in the seafood industry – to provide healthy, sustainable seafood, we must understand how the biology works. In order to implement proper management, we must first understand habitat,…
Month: March 2014
Fish Aggregating Devices: A Powerful Conservation Tool if Used in the Right Way
There is a simple formula to establish a sustainable fishery. We must identify the problem areas – overfishing, habitat damage, bycatch – and employ proper management procedures that address these concerns. It’s clear, direct, and effective, yet extremely complex. It requires communication and cooperation between fishermen, scientists, and regulating agencies. Time and money need to…
Rising Ocean Temperatures: Smaller Fish Will Impact Fisheries and Ecosystems Unless Humans Learn to Adapt
If you love seafood, it is likely that you keep a watchful eye on current events that may impact our world’s fisheries. It is imperative that we understand how environmental concerns may harm our supply of high quality fish and shellfish. There are two tremendous events in particular that are garnering increasing attention – climate…