How Technological Innovation is Changing Fishing
Innovation is a relative term. It all depends on where you're starting from. Here are three examples from New England's diverse fisheries:1. Don't Fix What Ain't Broke
View ArticleInvestigating Fish Contamination Leads to Questions About Genetics
The benefits of seafood are well known. Omega 3s from fish are good for metabolism, while fish oil is thought to help with inflammation in the body. But consumption of certain species of fish can pose...
View ArticleFishery Smackdown: Cod vs. Croaker
As water temperatures rise and southern species become more common in New England's waters, there's the question of whether they could replace the region’s iconic cod - ecologically, economically, and...
View ArticleAquaculture on the Rise Across the Cape and Islands
As the people who work the sea for food face growing challenges - such as fewer fish to catch and more stringent regulations - shellfish farming is flourishing. It’s commonly called aquaculture, and...
View ArticleClimate Change Forces Reevaluation of Fishery Management
For decades, fishery management has focused almost exclusively on the need to restrict fishing. Now, environmental changes are forcing fishermen and regulators to reevaluate their traditional...
View ArticleShared Hopes for Our Fisheries' Future
As fishing areas close in the face of dwindling stocks, we look at what the hopes are among fishing folks for the future. In some areas -- such as lobsters, scallops and striped bass -- there are...
View ArticleWhat We Agree On: Healthy Oceans, Sustainable Fisheries
Thanks to those who've taken our Long Haul poll. You've reminded us that, for all our differences, we agree on some fundamental issues in fisheries.
View ArticleVIDEO: Who's Who in New England's Fisheries
Trying to keep track of Who's Who when it comes to New England's Fisheries can be very confusing. In an attempt to clear up some of the confusion, here is your 4-minute Video Guide to the Players. It's...
View ArticleCrafting a Vision for the Future of Fisheries
The federal law that mandates fishery management sets ten national standards that all fishing regulations must meet. But those standards are somewhat vague and sometimes even contradictory. They set...
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