The state of knowledge on the science and management of freshwater recreational fisheries
is reviewed, with the objective of integrating insights from disparate fields such as fisheries …

In marine populations, spatial structure arises over a wide range of scales and forms
hierarchical aggregations. Changing spatial structure can alter the demographic and life …

Declines in animal body sizes are widely reported and likely impact ecological interactions
and ecosystem services. For harvested species subject to multiple stressors, limited …

The value of big old fat fecund female fish (BOFFFFs) in fostering stock productivity and
stability has long been underappreciated by conventional fisheries science and …

Abstract In Mediterranean European countries, 85% of the assessed stocks are currently
overfished compared to a maximum sustainable yield reference value (MSY) while …

Larger and older fish contribute disproportionately to spawning and play an important role in
the replenishment of exploited stocks. Fishing often removes specific size‐and age‐classes …

Worldwide, many species are responding to ongoing climate change with shifts in
distribution, abundance, phenology, or behavior. Consequently, natural‐resource managers …

Managing fisheries using length‐based harvest regulations is common, but such policies
often create trade‐offs among conservation (eg maintaining natural age‐structure or …

For many marine species and habitats, climate change and overfishing present a double
threat. To manage marine resources effectively, it is necessary to adapt management to …

Researchers have long recognized the importance of ecological differences at the species
level in structuring natural communities yet until recently have often overlooked the influence …