Global warming is already affecting the oceans through changes in water temperature,
acidification, oxygen content and sea level rise, amongst many others. These changes are …

Healthy marine ecosystems provide a wide range of resources and services that support life
on Earth and contribute to human wellbeing. Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are accepted …

Latin American countries have a high diversity of sharks, rays, and chimaeras, yet many
species are at high risk of extinction due to numerous threats. The conservation of …

An artisanal shrimp trawl fishery operating illegally in northern Peru has high levels of
bycatch and three main commercial species. Here we provide the first characterisation of the …

Ecosystem approaches to fisheries management (EAF) are increasingly relevant for
intergovernmental fisheries policies, national management plans, and seafood certification …

Cannonball jellyfish has become the target of an important seasonal fishery in the Gulf of
California. Research has focused mainly on biological and management aspects, yet …

A Blue Economy is the establishment of ocean sectors that are socially equitable,
environmentally sustainable, and economically viable. Prioritizing social equity is what sets …

Abstract Coastal Indigenous Peoples around the world continue to rely on marine
ecosystems as central components of culture, tradition, food, livelihoods, and self …

Climate change is already affecting ocean conditions, including warming, acidification,
deoxygenation and sea-level rise. These changes are affecting marine species globally …

Healthy marine ecosystems are vital for sustaining fisheries, poverty reduction, food security,
and economic development worldwide. However failure to understand ecosystem dynamics …