Abstract Harmful algal blooms (HAB) are an increasing global threat to food safety in the seafood industry. The impact of HABs and the losses from policies addressing them are significant. However…

The adoption of biodegradable fishing gear offers a potential solution to the pervasive issue of abandoned, lost or otherwise discarded fishing gear (ALDFG), a major contributor to global marine…

This study aims to investigate the risks posed by climate change and anthropogenic activities on ecosystem services in the Barents Sea, Norway. Using an expert assessment approach, we identify which…

Key Messages Proportions of fishers engaging in illegal fishing activities in the lagoon: The use of destructive fishing gears and fishing in protected areas had low rates of non-compliance, but the…

Abstract Capture fisheries in many developing countries are overcapitalized and biologically overexploited, necessitating the promotion of aquaculture to mitigate the deficit in animal protein…

This study evaluates the Vietnamese shrimp farming industry through a Triple Bottom Line (TBL) perspective, using the Aquaculture Performance Indicators (API) to assess social, economic, and…

Abstract: Kenya, like many other countries, is increasingly relying on a Blue Economy approach to ensure its sustainable development, an approach founded on the premise of poverty eradication by…

As the world’s largest producer of fish, China has faced significant challenges in developing its fisheries. Over the past four decades, China has implemented and adjusted multiple regulations and…

The non-food segment of the Chinese seaweed market, which is crucial for developing the hydrocolloid industry, relies heavily on the seaweed supply from Chile, Peru, and, to a much lesser extent…

Abstract Aquaculture is a rapidly growing food production technology, but significant concerns are related to its environmental impact and adverse social effects. We examine aquaculture outcomes in a…