Marine recreational fishing (MRF) is a popular activity that involves millions of people
worldwide. While the impacts of recreational fishing on freshwater ecosystems received …

The mahseer fishes (Tor spp.) represent an iconic genus of large-bodied species of the
Cyprinidae family. Across the 16 recognised species in the genus, individual fish can attain …

To support sustainable growth of ocean-based economies, many countries are engaging in
marine spatial planning (MSP) processes, which require robust decision-support tools …

Recent declines in global fish stocks have raised questions regarding the sustainability of
both extractive and catch-and-release fishing activities, and prompted efforts to quantify the …

Finding ways of efficiently monitoring threatened species can be critical to effective
conservation. The global proliferation of community science (also called citizen science) …

The Blue Economy is a global initiative aimed at using marine resources to create economic
viability and environmental sustainability. While successes have been reported, for example …

Despite the perilous status of many shark populations, rallying support for their conservation
has been challenging, due in part to both long held negative perceptions and desire for …

Trophy fishing occurs when anglers target the largest members of a species with the goal of
obtaining an award with perceived prestige. The largest members of many species are also …

For centuries, the primary manner in which humans have interacted with sharks has been
fishing. A combination of their slow-growing nature and high use-values have resulted in …

Ecotourism ventures in developing countries are often among the few alternatives for
enhancing sustainable livelihoods without altering traditional ways of life. The best way …