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Fishing communities on the up and up
Fisheries

Fishing communities on the up and up

We hear a lot of stories of decline and loss in fishing communities. One California cove is rewriting this story.
February 8, 2022February 8, 2022 Ellie Oldach
The Case of the Functioning Fishery
Fisheries

The Case of the Functioning Fishery

Chile's surf clam fisheries have faced a rocky past-- but one community's fishery has persisted throughout it all. How?
October 8, 2021 Ellie Oldach
Filmmakers focus the lens on fish
Fisheries

Filmmakers focus the lens on fish

Often, we tell fishery science stories through peer-reviewed articles, press releases, and (ahem) blog posts. But can we use film…
July 9, 2021July 9, 2021 Ellie Oldach
No Time to Waste for U.S. Seafood
Fisheries

No Time to Waste for U.S. Seafood

Impacts of COVID-19 are rippling through U.S. seafood systems. Understanding those impacts is critical for directing aid. But typical research…
December 17, 2020December 17, 2020 Ellie Oldach
Surf’s up! Drones are, too
Coastal Management

Surf’s up! Drones are, too

Australia’s coast is a beloved spot for surfing and swimming. It’s also home to sharks, and these ocean activities can…
October 21, 2020October 21, 2020 Ellie Oldach
Life of the Party: Dolphin Personalities and Social Structures
Behavior

Life of the Party: Dolphin Personalities and Social Structures

Are you more of a life of the party type person or a wallflower reserved type? Did you ever think…
July 29, 2020October 20, 2020 Elena Gadoutsis
From Table to Tour Boat: How Our Perception of Large Marine Animals Has Changed Over Time
Conservation

From Table to Tour Boat: How Our Perception of Large Marine Animals Has Changed Over Time

Whether they elicit feelings of awe, admiration, or fear, there’s just something fascinating about large animals. In the Western world,…
July 2, 2020 R J Parker
Turning Knowledge into Action: How the Town of Truro Adapted to Increasing Flood Risk Under Climate Change
Climate Change Ecology

Turning Knowledge into Action: How the Town of Truro Adapted to Increasing Flood Risk Under Climate Change

Global sea level is projected to rise at a rate of 3.7mm/year throughout the first half of the next century,…
December 27, 2019December 24, 2019 R J Parker

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