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Research news | 2018-11-02
Unique role of female traders in Ghana tuna fish trading is threatened
Ghana’s unique female intermediaries are increasingly squeezed out by global seafood companies
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Research news | 2018-10-09
The whole management puzzle
Why scientists need to pay more attention to the behaviour and interactions of resource users
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General news | 2018-09-06
Global leaders in seafood step up their actions for ocean stewardship
Ten of the world’s largest seafood companies announce they will increase their efforts to strengthen sustainable practices in the seafood industry
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Research news | 2018-06-27
Developing better policies for less predictable fish stock migration caused by climate change
Overfishing, fractured international relationships and political conflicts loom as fish migrate more unpredictably because of climate change. Here is how to deal with it
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Research news | 2018-05-28
Clarifying confusion about conflicts
While studies on fisheries conflicts are abundant, confusion remains about what actually constitutes a conflict. A new review paper identifies four key areas of research that still need to be addressed
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Research news | 2018-03-22
Caution before plunging into the Arctic blue
As ocean temperatures rise globally, all eyes are on the Arctic’s unexploited region. But several issues must be considered before diving into unchartered fishing territory
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Research news | 2018-03-09
Master of the local to the global
To celebrate International Women’s Day, we have been highlighting some of our women researchers at the centre. In our final profile this week, we showcase associate professor Beatrice Crona, whose work spans from small-scale fisheries governance to global drivers of change.
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Research news | 2017-12-18
Blue Growth is still relevant for fisheries in the Global North
The dismissal of growth in the fisheries sector in the Global North is premature
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Research news | 2017-11-08
What good natural resource management should look like
The Sakuraebi fishery in Taiwan is known as a success story among natural resource management scientists. New study looks at how leadership helped influence success
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Research news | 2017-10-11
How pro-environmental interest groups were able to push for reforms of the EU Common Fisheries Policy
How pro-environmental interest groups were able to push for reforms of the EU Common Fisheries Policy
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Research news | 2017-08-08
Scientists as change-makers
Centre scientists and CEO’s of world largest seafood companies form coalition to turn seafood industry more sustainable. New PNAS study highlights the importance and process of science-business partnerships
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Research news | 2017-07-11
New centre seafood initiative captures world’s attention
More companies join largest seafood producers’ quest for ocean stewardship
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Research news | 2017-07-01
Analysing the dispute around changing migration patterns of the northeast Atlantic mackerel
New study examines how a change in migration patterns of the northeast Atlantic mackerel led to intergovernmental dispute
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Research news | 2017-06-29
A dialogue for the ocean
Henrik Österblom is concerned about the ocean and engaged in ensuring that his work reaches outside of academia
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Research news | 2017-06-06
Engaging the private sector in SDG14
The Seafood Business for Ocean Stewardship (SeaBOS) initiative Friday, 9 June, 2017. Opening remarks by HRH Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, Advocate for the UN Sustainable Development Goals
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Research news | 2017-05-03
Studying fisheries governance in Northwest Mexico
How modellers and field experts joined forces to develop agent-based models that account for complex human interactions
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Research news | 2017-03-09
Untangling relationships within small-scale fishery market systems
Study looks at relationships within small-scale fishery market systems, moving beyond economics transactions and fisher-trader connections
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Research news | 2017-02-27
Politics and governance in Antarctica: the role of CCAMLR
Centre directors co-author chapter on Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) in new book covering politics and governance in Antarctica
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Educational news | 2017-02-15
Student photography exhibition on Swedish fisheries in Kalix Sweden is displayed in Lisbon Portugal metropolitan library
Centre Master and PhD student collaborate to create photography exhibition in Lisbon, Portugalabout fishers from Kalix, Sweden
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Research news | 2017-02-06
Dealing with social-ecological trade-offs in Mombasa, Kenya
Scientists, communities and actors connected to the Mombasa fisheries system join forces to support the most vulnerable in a rapidly changing environment
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Research news | 2017-01-23
Why creating strong cooperatives might be more important than fishing at the most sustainable level
Creating strong cooperatives might be more important than fishing at the most sustainable level, new study suggests
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Research news | 2016-12-20
Shocks and disturbances to global fisheries between 1976-2011
New study looks at how shocks like political change, natural disasters, diseases and overfishing have affected capture fisheries and aquaculture worldwide
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Research news | 2016-12-14
International seafood business commits to stronger sustainability efforts
“Keystone dialogue" between scientists and seafood-industry leaders creates breakthrough in ocean stewardship
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Research news | 2016-12-09
Fishers’ responses towards regulation and authorities
New study looks at commitment to fisheries regulations and why it is a matter of quality rather than quantity
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Research news | 2016-09-26
Marine science through the eyes of sci-fi
Former PhD student turns to sci-fi to envision the future of our oceans
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Research news | 2016-06-23
Radically new thinking and approaches required for marine research
Songwriter PJ Harvey provides inspiration for paper calling for radically new thinking within marine research
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Research news | 2016-06-16
Plenty more fish in the sea – but only if fished sustainably
Why transnational corporations must become more important in global fishery management
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Research news | 2016-06-16
"A global partnership for ocean health"
Johan Rockström and leader of the Norwegian Labour party Jonas Gahr Störe call for better management of the world oceans, essential to protect future food supplies
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Research news | 2016-02-15
Study investigates the science behind claims that fisheries support food security and help in poverty alleviation
Study investigates the science behind claims that fisheries support food security and help in poverty alleviation
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Research news | 2015-12-18
How international seafood trade impacts small-scale fisheries
How international seafood trade impacts small-scale fisheries
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Research news | 2015-12-17
Vietnamese fishing communities caught in a social-ecological trap because of climate change
Adaptation to environmental change is not straightforward, struggling fishing communities in Vietnam show why
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Research news | 2015-10-01
Solving for x = sustainable fisheries
An upcoming hackathon will focus on ways of finding more sustainable fishing methods
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Research news | 2015-08-26
How social dynamics affected the 1980s Baltic Sea cod boom and collapse
How humans matter for ecological regime shifts
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Research news | 2015-07-03
Why is it so hard to stop overfishing?
New article asks why it is so hard to stop overfishing
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Research news | 2015-07-01
Global seafood supply will be dramatically altered by climate change
Future seafood supply will be substantially altered by climate change, overfishing and habitat destruction if we do not take actions
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Research news | 2015-06-12
Perspectives on the use of antibiotics in the aquaculture industry
Aquaculture industry has significantly reduced its antibiotic use - but there is still room for improvement
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Research news | 2015-05-27
Keystone actors shape marine ecosystems
13 corporations control up to 40 per cent of world's most valuable fisheries
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Research news | 2015-05-25
The challenges of establishing marine protected areas through bottom-up processes
Establishment of bottom-up, no-take marine protected areas need trust, communication and support to succeed
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Research news | 2015-03-11
Management forcing increased specialisation in fisheries systems
Rigid regulations, not marked dynamics or fish stocks, leave fishers more specialised and inflexible
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Research news | 2015-02-19
Changes in Baltic Sea ecosystems will cause financial losses up to 120 million euros per year
Changes in Baltic Sea ecosystems will cause financial losses up to 120 million euros per year
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Research news | 2015-01-09
How to make China's aquaculture more sustainable
Centre researchers in latest issue of Science: "China's aquaculture can tip the balance in world fish supplies"
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Research news | 2014-12-17
An empire of fisheries
How the rise and fall of the Soviet Union contributed to marine regime shifts and a transition in governance
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Research news | 2014-10-31
Diversity in fishers' behaviour; a matter of style
Inefficient fisheries management can be effectivised by further classifying fishing practices and styles
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Research news | 2014-09-11
Farming of Bluefin tuna – reconsidering global estimates
Farming of bluefin tuna is increasing, but official estimates are far below actual production
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Research news | 2014-08-05
Governance challenges in marine areas beyond national jurisdiction
Increasing exploitation of ocean areas beyond national jurisdiction present serious governance challenges
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Research news | 2014-03-25
One fish or two fish?
Consistent misreporting of fish catches in the Baltic Sea has severe consequences for marine ecosystems
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Research news | 2014-01-22
Catching up on fisheries crime
How Interpol and international networks join forces to stop illegal fishing
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Research news | 2013-11-28
Food demand: opportunities and challenges with aquaculture
Opportunities and challenges emerging from increased aquaculture production
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Research news | 2013-06-14
Importance of small pelagic fish in human nutrition
Nutritious small pelagic fish should be used more in human food, not just animal feed
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Research news | 2013-06-04
Effects of trade on coral reef fish
Market agents wield great influence over fishers' activities
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Research news | 2013-05-24
Improving eco-certification in aquaculture
Eco-certification of aquaculture products has potential, but should focus more on a growing Asian market rather than Europe and the US
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Research news | 2013-05-03
Reducing illegal fishing in the Southern Ocean
How adaptive governance helped pull back illegal fishing in the Southern Ocean
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Research news | 2013-04-09
Chinese fishing in foreign waters is under-reported
How China under-report fish catches in foreign waters
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Research news | 2013-02-28
Not geared for change?
Chwaka Bay in Zanzibar struggle to move towards sustainable fisheries
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