Abstract Sustainable Development Goal 14 of the United Nations aims to “conserve and
sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development” …

Technology that is developed for or adopted by the recreational fisheries sector (eg, anglers
and the recreational fishing industry) has led to rapid and dramatic changes in how …

Freshwater fish represent one-fourth of the world's vertebrates and provide irreplaceable
goods and services but are increasingly affected by human activities. A new index …

Global food demand is rising, and serious questions remain about whether supply can
increase sustainably. Land-based expansion is possible but may exacerbate climate …

Marine fish stocks are an important part of the world food system and are particularly
important for many of the poorest people of the world. Most existing analyses suggest …

Satisfaction is the reward that recreational anglers receive from their experiences, and it
constitutes a relevant management target. Angler satisfaction also shapes preferences for …

Over the past 4 decades there has been a growing concern for the conservation status of
elasmobranchs (sharks and rays). In 2002, the first elasmobranch species were added to …

Informed management and conservation efforts are vital to sustainable recreational fishing
and biodiversity conservation. Because the taxonomic rank of species is important in …

The ocean is critically important to our global economy. Collectively, it is estimated that
ocean-based industries and activities contribute hundreds of millions of jobs and …

Sustainable management of natural resources requires adequate scientific knowledge
about complex relationships between human and natural systems. Such understanding is …