Ecosystem based management takes into account the interconnectedness and
interdependent nature of ecosystem components and emphasizes the importance of …

Recently, the global state of marine fisheries and its effects on ecosystems have received
much scientific (and public) scrutiny. There is little doubt that global limits to exploitation …

The Ocean plays a central role in Earth's climate and has absorbed 93% of the extra energy
from the enhanced greenhouse effect and approximately 30% of anthropogenic carbon …

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

One billion people depend on seafood as their primary source of protein and 25% of the
world's total animal protein comes from fisheries. Yet a third of fish stocks worldwide are …

Abstract Since January 2014, the reformed Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) of the European
Union is legally binding for all Member States. It prescribes the end of overfishing and the …

There is broad consensus that the main problem facing fisheries globally is too many boats
chasing too few fish. Unfortunately it is also possible to argue that there are too many …

In a changing climate, there is an imperative to build coupled social‐ecological systems—
including fisheries—that can withstand or adapt to climate stressors. Although resilience …

An ecosystem approach is widely seen as a desirable goal for fisheries management but
there is little consensus on what strategies or measures are needed to achieve it …

We evaluate the current status of the global marine fisheries using the frameworks of conflict,
food security and vulnerability. Existing trends suggest that there is likely to be greater food …