Carp Keep Out: Reconnecting Habitats without Spreading Invasive Species
Traveling upstream and downstream through a network of waterways is an important process of many fish life cycles – one that is threatened by centuries of dam Read More…
fisheries management
Catching Data: Angler App Shows Promise for Fisheries Monitoring
The pursuit of a trophy, the sheer excitement of a tight line, or the simple enjoyment of nature are all potential benefits of recreational fishing – and Read More…
Fish Catch-22: Economic Value and Ecological Impacts of Non-native Black Bass
Given their abundance on every continent except Antarctica, it’s hard to imagine a time when black bass (Micropterus species) faced extinction. However, in the early 20th century, Read More…
Responding to Impacts of COVID-19 on Fisheries and Marine Science
One year into the pandemic, COVID-19 continues to affect every facet of life – including the world of science. Loss of research, time, and information resulting from Read More…
Incredible Benefits of Community-Managed Freshwater Reserves
Protected areas have long been a cornerstone of marine fisheries management, and numerous studies have revealed key insights into how these reserves should be designed to optimize Read More…
How to Establish Fish Conservation Zones: Synthesizing Knowledge from Southeast Asia
As freshwater fish species decline around the world, many in Southeast Asia have turned to community-based fisheries management as a solution, including the establishment of community-managed Fish Read More…
How do Fishers Feel About the Shift to Community Fisheries in Tonle Sap Lake?
Approaches to resource management aren’t “one size fits all,” especially when taking into account the diverse environmental, social, technological, political, and economic factors that shape an area. Read More…
Float On: A New Floating PIT Tag Antenna for Studying Salmon Movement
In the words of famous fisheries scientist John Sheperd, counting fish is just like counting trees, except that fish are invisible and keep moving. This statement aptly Read More…
Responsible Inland Fisheries and the Rome Declaration
Many people associate the term “fisheries” with boats on the ocean, but substantial fishing also takes place in rivers, lakes, and wetlands. These “inland fisheries” are often Read More…
Reservoir fishing
The Theun-Hinboun Power Company (THPC) in Lao PDR operates the Nam Gnouang Dam, which is built on a major tributary of the Nam Theun/Kading river system, and Read More…