Topic: Overfishing

Scientists found hammerhead sharks have twin cousin

The newly found scalloped hammerhead shark faces similar existential threats as its look-alike fishy cousin.

Fishing ban brings species back to Mexico park. But can it rebuild a fishery?

A study finds that a fishing ban at a Mexican marine park – with critical help from local residents – has successfully restored the fish population. Whether it's enough to restore the industry is not clear.

EU unveils plan to revive dwindling fish stocks

The European Union acknowledged that existing policy has failed to stop declining European stocks, which have plummeted to about 10 percent of their post-WWII levels.

Are we causing a mass extinction in our oceans?

Research shows that many areas of today's oceans have conditions that parallel those of 250 million years ago, when 95 percent of marine species quickly died out.

Japan sighs relief as bluefin tuna ban fails

Rejection Thursday of a bluefin tuna ban at the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) drew sighs of relief from sushi chefs and fishermen across Japan. Japan consumes about three-quarters of the globe's bluefin tuna.

Paul Watson spices up Canada seal hunt fight

Controversial Whale Wars captain Paul Watson has spiced up opposition to the Canada seal hunt -- offering $50,000 to anyone who can prove Harp seals wastefully eat cod. Canadian senators – in a snub to the EU – promise to keep seal meat on Parliament's menu for as long as the animals are in season.

US supports trade ban on bluefin tuna

The US government announced it will support a proposed ban on trade in Atlantic bluefin tuna.

Squid invasions signal changes in the Pacific Ocean

In the Pacific, jumbo squid have moved to new waters, signaling changes in the ocean, scientists observe.

Tuna’s plight is a problem the world must solve

Too many boats and technology that is too good mean that nations must cooperate to preserve tuna and other fish stocks.

Obama's ocean task force releases report

Sweeping changes could affect the United States' management of oceans, including offshore energy development.

'Landmark' study suggests fishing stocks can rebound

It shows catch quotas, ocean zoning, and different fishing gear is helping to restore fisheries and their ecosystems.

Guilt-free sushi

Environmentalists tout sustainable fish for the dish.

Why NOAA is banning krill harvest off the West Coast

Will we empty the oceans?

Tourism tangles a fishing lifeline

Loss of sea access hits the Dominican Republic’s already pressed fishermen.

Community-based fishery management and Somali pirates

Mixing socialist and capitalist approaches to fishery management

Parks that can move when the animals do

Climate change is pushing marine animals out of their protected areas. Ways must be found to ensure that their protection migrates with them, naturalists say.

How Alaska keeps its seas from being overfished

Sound science and a 'catch share' system are key.

Study: Privatization could avert fisheries' collapse

New sea change forecasts present a slimy picture

Column: Overfishing, a potential mollusk invasion, and the rise of slime threaten ocean ecology.

Follow-up: News about world fisheries

Congress hits shark ‘finning’ practice; fleet subsidies cut would be ‘historic’; whales don’t compete with humans for fish, studies show.