Although fisheries sustainability in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea remains a source of concern, the percentage of overfished stocks has dropped to its lowest level in a decade, a milestone that coincides with aquaculture’s rapid expansion as a major source of aquatic foods in the region, according to a report released today by FAO’s General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM). “Stocks are not yet where we would like them to be, but they are beginning to recover thanks to scie

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Alaska sets the gold standard for fisheries management. As a worldwide leader, Alaska is committed to applying successful, science-based sustainable fisheries management practices. Learn more about our commitment to the future health and resiliency of fish populations and the marine ecosystem here: https://bit.ly/32RPW6A | Alaska Seafood | Facebook

2.8K views · 70 reactions | Throwback to when we welcomed to the fleet our new Offshore Fisheries Science Vessel – CCGS Sir John Franklin, the first vessel built under the National Shipbuilding Strategy. With a focus on science, this new state-of-the-art ship will enable us to carry out important scientific missions for Canadians. Welcome to the family! | Canadian Coast Guard | Facebook

4.5K views · 61 reactions | Did you know the NSW Department of Primary Industries is tagging the most sharks in the world? Shark tagging is a key component of the NSW Government’s five-year, $16 million Shark Management Strategy. This is allowing our scientists to increase their knowledge about the movement and ecology of White, Tiger, and Bull Sharks. #SharkSmart | NSW Fisheries | Facebook