The ever-increasing pressure on marine environments is leading to a growing demand for
evidence-informed decision-making, which is supported via interactive knowledge …

Ocean sustainability initiatives–in research, policy, management and development–will be
more effective in delivering comprehensive benefits when they proactively engage with …

For future sustainable management of fisheries, we anticipate deeper and more diverse
information will be needed. Future needs include not only biological data, but also …

Fisheries are highly complex social-ecological systems that often face 'wicked'problems from
unsustainable resource management to climate change. Addressing these challenges …

Abstract Local Ecological Knowledge held by commercial fishers is a valuable but
underutilized resource for advancing scientific understanding in fisheries and marine …

The importance of the integration of fishers' experiential knowledge (FEXK) into marine
science is increasingly recognized. However, current integration attempts often focus on …

Abstract Knowledge exchange (KE) between research and decision‐making is increasingly
demanded for tackling environmental challenges, yet there is still much to learn about how …

There has been a marked increase in fishers' participation in fisheries science and
management processes. If inappropriate or uncareful, science that over relies on low level …

The role of science in environmental decision-making calls for an improved understanding
of how scientific advice can best inform policy. Policy-relevant science is trapped in the …

This paper identifies, critiques, and offers suggestions for successful fisheries change
initiatives to reduce bycatch. Through analysis of interviews and a workshop with fisheries …