Marine system dynamics

Global estimation of areas with suitable environmental conditions for mariculture species

Oyinlola, M.A., Reygondeau, G., Wabnitz, C.C.C., Troell, M., Cheung, W.W.L.

2018 - Journal / article

Aquaculture has grown rapidly over the last three decades expanding at an average annual growth rate of 5.8% (2005–2014), down from 8.8% achieved between 1980 and 2010. The sector now produces 44% of total food fish production. Increasing demand and consumption from a growing global population are driving further expansion of both inland and marine aquaculture (i.e., mariculture, including marine species farmed on land). Howev...

Unpacking factors influencing antimicrobial use in global aquaculture and their implication for management: a review from a systems perspective

Patrik J. G. Henriksson, P., J.G., Rico, A., Troell, M. Klinger, D.H et al.

2017 - Journal / article

Global seafood provides almost 20% of all animal protein in diets, and aquaculture is, despite weakening trends, the fastest growing food sector worldwide. Recent increases in production have largely been achieved through intensification of existing farming systems, resulting in higher risks of disease outbreaks. This has led to increased use of antimicrobials (AMs) and consequent antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in many farming...

Aligning fisheries aid with international development targets and goals

Blasiak, R., Wabnitz, C.C.C.

2017 - Journal / article

Official development assistance (ODA) is intended to spur progress and increase security among recipient countries. Billions in ODA have been allocated to fisheries to support nutrition and livelihoods worldwide. Yet, from 2010 to 2015, fisheries allocations decreased by>30%, while grants for non-fisheries sectors increased by>13%. Globally, grants for climate change adaptation and mitigation fell for fisheries, while rapid...

A sea of many colours – How relevant is Blue Growth for capture fisheries in the Global North, and vice versa?

Boonstra, W.J., Valman, M., Björkvik, E.

2017 - Journal / article

Blue Growth is a relatively new term that is meant to realize economic growth based on the exploitation of marine resources, while at the same time preventing their degradation, overuse, and pollution. This article discusses the relevance and usefulness of this new concept for the development of capture fisheries, a sector where growth largely seems impossible without ecological devastation. An analytical distinction between i...