To prevent the overfishing of marine fish populations, governments often limit access through allocation fishing opportunities. While some studies have linked particular systems o ...

EDITORIAL article Front. Mar. Sci., 15 August 2023Sec. Marine Fisheries, Aquaculture and Living Resources Volume 10 - 2023 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2023.1250449

Coral reefs worldwide are under threat from various anthropogenic factors, including overfishing and pollution. A new study by Mumby et al. highlights the trophic relationships between humans, carnivorous and herbivorous fishes, and the potential role of no-take areas in maintaining vulnerable coral reef ecosystems. No-take areas, where fishing is prohibited, are vital tools for managing food w...

Small-scale fisheries (SSFs) and the foods they produce are extremely important, contributing 25–50% of global seafood landed for direct consumption. In some cases, SSFs provide seafoods with an exceptionally low carbon footprint, but like all food, it is important to understand factors that regulate footprint in face increasing demand a worsening climate-ecological crisis. We utilize long-term...