El Niño is back, and ocean temperatures are already near record highs – that can spell disaster for fish and corals
El Niño can wreak havoc on the many marine ecosystems that support the world’s fishing industries.
Tag: fisheries
Sharks may help improve climate forecasts, study finds
Research demonstrates how animal-borne sensors can work with traditional tools to improve ocean predictions.
America’s fisheries law turns 50: Let’s skip the midlife crisis
The Sustaining America's Fisheries for the Future Act would update the law governing fishing in federal waters.
Severe US drought undermined Gulf fisheries, raising food security concerns
Research found that drought-driven reductions in Mississippi River flow limited nutrient delivery to coastal waters.
Abalobi shows how technology can power sustainable fishing
Small-scall fishers can use the company’s mobile app to document their catch and connect with buyers.
Ocean damage nearly doubles the cost of climate change
Ignoring the blue economy has left a blind spot in climate finance, according to a study from Scripps Oceanography.
The Big Bend Conservation Economy: Why protecting Florida’s last wild coast is a smart investment
Protecting natural features supports property values, fisheries and water supplies.
How ancient plankton point to the resilience of ocean ecosystems
The study suggests that ocean warming may not lead to the decline in nutrients and fisheries predicted by earlier models.
Cutting NOAA will hurt hurricane preparedness in Florida
Proposed cuts would harm critical services from algal bloom prediction modeling to protecting environmentally sensitive areas.
Ex-Miami NOAA scientist warns of seafood, storm risks from federal cuts
The proposed 2026 budget for NOAA includes cuts targeting research and climate-related programs.