Estimation of population abundances in the absence of good observational data are
notoriously difficult, yet urgently needed for biodiversity conservation and sustainable use of …

Abstract The Gulf of California (GC) is a unique large marine ecosystem characterized by its
rich biodiversity, high biological productivity and endemism of marine life, which are the …

Several safe boundaries of critical Earth system processes have already been crossed due
to human perturbations; not accounting for their interactions may further narrow the safe …

It is well recognized that not all fisheries catches are reported or recorded properly by either
government or non-government agencies. These unreported catches can be illegal, of …

Multi-scale governance has been widely recommended for effective marine resource
management. This approach suggests collective decision-making, the devolution of some …

We describe the certification of the red rock lobster fishery of Mexico and the resulting
empowerment of the fishing cooperatives. The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) …

Subsidies can directly support unsustainable fishing practices that harm both ecosystems
and long-term social and economic benefits. Global fishery subsidies are substantial, yet …

External drivers increasingly impact small-scale fisheries worldwide. As globalization
accelerates the flow of information, commodities, and capital across geographic space …

Rights-based fisheries management–a management system that apportions harvesting
rights of fisheries resources to individuals or groups of individuals based on pre-determined …

Abstract The Gulf of California (GC) is one of the most historically important regions in
Mexico for shark fisheries. However, detailed historical shark landings are not available …