Biodegradable Fishing Gear Isn’t Good Enough

Lower efficiency makes the eco-friendly nets and ropes fall short. That’s a trade-off we might have to accept.

Sep 14, 2023 | 800 words, about 4 minutes

The Fervent Fight Over Fish Meal

A Senegalese fish-meal factory is drawing local ire as the fight for protein heats up.

Aug 11, 2023 | 850 words, about 4 minutes

Scientists Level New Critiques of Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s Scientific Rigor

Critics allege the federal department’s ability to provide vital scientific advice is weighed down by systematic industry and political interference.

Aug 1, 2023 | 1,200 words, about 6 minutes

How Ocean Warming Is Killing a Prime Alaska Crab Fishery

For the Aleut community of St. Paul, Alaska, the loss of snow crabs is rippling through the economy and raising concerns about the future.

Jul 27, 2023 | 2,200 words, about 11 minutes

Iceland’s Quest to Use 100 Percent of Its Fish Waste

Cod heads, skin, blood: you name it, there’s an initiative to turn it into a high-value product and divert it from the trash.

Jul 19, 2023 | 950 words, about 4 minutes

How Far Will Salmon Swim for a Craft Beer?

In Oregon, researchers hope a surprising aroma will lure stray salmon back to their home hatcheries.

Jul 6, 2023 | 900 words, about 4 minutes

Months After It Was Accepted, a Lauded Agreement to Protect Indian Ocean Tuna Is Falling Apart

Championed by conservationists and coastal nations, the plan restricts the use of fish aggregating devices—tools that enable massive catches. To much fanfare, it was accepted. Now, the agreement’s future seems bleak.

May 29, 2023 | 1,000 words, about 5 minutes

For Atlantic Canada, Fishing Season Brings Yet More Violence

East Coast fishers have weathered arson, gunshots, and harassment. Conflict and turmoil will likely continue until the Canadian government addresses Indigenous rights head-on.

May 15, 2023 | 1,500 words, about 7 minutes