We need a radically new approach to ocean conservation, says marine biologist and TED Fellow Alasdair Harris. In a visionary talk, he lays out a surprising solution to the problem of overfishing that could both revive marine life and...

While communities like Port Orford work to find a balance between fishing and conservation, deceptive labeling has become a prevalent issue in the industry. Mislabeling, often due to fraud, undermines the value of small-scale fishers...

Learn about the challenges small-scale fishers face when their high-quality fish gets lost in the mass market dominated by industrial catches. This video also delves into the inefficiencies and environmental costs of the global seafood...

Island and coastal nations need to protect their waters to keep the oceans healthy. But they often have lots of debt and aren't able to prioritize ocean conservation over other needs. Mark Tercek and his team at The Nature Conservancy...

Fishery management in the United States is often handled by regional councils, but some communities are opting for alternatives to the catch share system to achieve conservation goals. In Port Orford, a unique small boat community,...

This video explores the use of remote sensing technology, specifically image processing software developed by NASA, to manage and conserve fish populations in the Gulf of Mexico. The software helps researchers predict fish locations...

Meet a family deeply rooted in halibut fishing and learn how their work and their lives have changed in recent decades. Nora recounts her upbringing on longline boats and the demanding, rewarding nature of the work. Her father, Matt,...

St. Paul Island, a small fishing community in the Bering Sea, relies heavily on halibut stocks, is struggling as fish trawlers damage the halibut supply. As these industrial boats trawl for various types of fish, they often unintentially...

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The Duke University Marine Lab is the first to win Federal Aviation Administration certification to operate scientific drones and provide training. Their biggest drone is an amphibious plane with a 9-foot wingspan that can fly for 90...

The IUCN warns that climate change and nutrient pollution are depleting the oceans of oxygen in a report published in December. <br/>