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Contents below:
· Data, news & general information
· News
· Sustainable fisheries ~ Guides & vendors
· International trade & subsidies
· Aquaculture vs. wild-caught fisheries
· Trawling
Subpages:
· Fisheries ~ International cooperation
Also see:
Data & general information
· Many Info sources are listed on the Institutions page.
Bycatch Management Information System (BMIS)
Fish Aggregating Devices (FADs)
· Seafood knowledge hub
Fisheries Gray Literature Database @ AFS
· “...a publicly available online resource about the status of fisheries, fish stocks, and aquaculture.
FishSource compiles and summarizes publicly available scientific and technical information and
presents it in an easily interpretable form.
· Analysis and information on world fish trade
Sustainable fisheries @ Ocean Conservancy
News
· An “...effort of connecting fishermen who share common industry interests worldwide. We started this
site with a vision of creating a platform for like-minded people that would be a 'Go To' place for all
fisheries related issues.”
· "For over 20 years, IntraFish has led the world in seafood, fisheries and aquaculture news
and business intelligence. We provide round-the-clock coverage of events as they happen
and offer considered analysis on the industry’s biggest issues."
Periodicals
ℹ> Journals at American Fisheries Society
· Includes:
Journal of Aquatic Animal Health
Marine and Coastal Fisheries
North American Journal of Aquaculture
North American Journal of Fisheries Management
Transactions of the American Fisheries Society
· An official publication of the U.S government, it is one of the (if not the) oldest fisheries
journals in the world.
North American Journal of Fisheries Management
Documentaries
PBS Marine Fisheries & Aquaculture series
A/V, blogs & podcasts
Consumer guides & vendors for sustainable fish & fisheries
Good Fish Guide @ Marine Conservation Society
Seafood Watch @ Monterey Bay Aquarium
· "Our recommendations help you choose seafood that's fished or farmed in ways that have less
impact on the environment."
International trade & subsidies
Labor issues
Association for Professional Observers (APO)
Fishing @ 2018 Global Slavery Index
Forced labour and human trafficking in fisheries @ ILO
Summary of Key Trafficking in Persons Issues in Fish Production @ Verité
Thailand's Seafood Slaves @ EJF
Aquaculture
Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC)
· NOAA Fisheries' effort on Aquaculture
· Addressing aquaculture issues
Freshwater Institute @ Conservation Fund
Global Salmon Initiative (GSI)
Environmental impacts of aquaculture vs. wild-caught fisheries
Farmed or Wild-caught Fish: Which is Better for the Environment? @ Sustany
Farm-Raised Fish vs. Wild Caught: Pros and Cons @ Environment.co
Is Aquaculture Really More Sustainable than Fishing? @ Duke Nicholas School Blogs
Trawling
Select readings on fisheries
· Reverse chronological order
Fisheries of the United States 2022
· October 2024 ~ NOAA Fisheries Office of Science and Technology, Fisheries Statistics Division
· Compiles key statistics on the state of fisheries in the United States
· Provides valuable information on commercial landings, recreational catch, and foreign trade
· Includes helpful graphics to visualize qualitative data
The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2024
· 2024 ~ Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
· Outlines key information regarding the status of international fisheries
· Highlights the central role of fisheries and aquaculture in the global supply chain
· Presents future fisheries trends with information from scientists, fishermen, and policy-makers
Fisheries
This page mostly focuses on marine fisheries, but also covers freshwater fisheries (e.g., lakes & rivers).

Key informational resource