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New red snapper proposals need safeguards from overfishing
By Monica GoldbergLawmakers in the House and Senate recently introduced legislation aimed at the perpetually contentious Gulf of Mexico red snapper fishery. Thanks to stronger conservation standards...
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Science-based management in U.S. fisheries: Progress and the road ahead
By Helen Takade-HeumacherIn August, I had the honor of being the co-organizer of a symposium at the American Fisheries Society Annual Meeting titled “Ten Years of Science-Based management in U.S....
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Here’s why new fishing legislation lacks broad support
By Monica Goldberg Update: The bills outlined in this blog were passed by the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources on December 13, 2017. You can read EDF’s full statement here. In an intensely...
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New study highlights benefits of recreational fisheries reform
By Daniel Willard A new paper published in the current issue of Fisheries Research finds that giving recreational fishing businesses the flexibility to take customers fishing when they want to in...
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How can chefs lead the way towards social justice in our food system?
By Elizabeth SilleckIt was never going to be enough for Chef Nick Wallace to only cook food, even as deeply as the passion to cook has driven his life and career. The Chopped chef is on a mission that...
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Everyone’s Gulf: inspiring a new generation of ocean advocates
By Elizabeth Silleck“I learned about sustainability that if you catch too many fish, you’ll catch them faster than they can reproduce … and there won’t be any more fish.” A simple concept, but one that...
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How will climate change affect the bigger fishes in the sea?
By EDF Oceans By Katie Westfall and Kristin Kleisner Tunas, sharks, billfishes and swordfish are wide-ranging species that can respond rapidly to environmental changes. Many within this group are top...
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Prioritizing Climate Resilience in United States Fisheries
By Reggie Paros The impacts of climate change are already apparent in U. S. offshore waters, creating challenges for fisheries, fishing communities and fisheries management. Examples of climate impacts...
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