Fisheries science

Pew Expresses Disappointment With Lack of New Protections for the Southern Ocean

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Friday, November 2, 2018
Marine conservation, Fisheries law, Fisheries science, Marine protected area, Oceanography, Fishing, The Pew Charitable Trusts, Southern Ocean, Physical geography, Earth

While no new marine protected areas, or MPAs, were designated at the Commission's 37th annual meeting, the demand for MPAs in the Southern Ocean remains strong.

Key Points: 
  • While no new marine protected areas, or MPAs, were designated at the Commission's 37th annual meeting, the demand for MPAs in the Southern Ocean remains strong.
  • Argentina and Chile submitted a formal proposal for a protected area in the Antarctic Peninsula this year.
  • This could have been the third in the series of marine protections in the Southern Ocean, making a significant contribution towards the goal of safeguarding 30 percent of the world's oceans by 2030.
  • The Pew Charitable Trusts is driven by the power of knowledge to solve today's most challenging problems.

Backlog of Antarctic Marine Protected Areas Blocking Promised Network

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Sunday, October 21, 2018
Law, Foreign relations, Government, Marine conservation, Antarctic region, Fisheries law, Fisheries science, Marine protected area, Oceanography, Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources, Hobart, Antarctic

It is home to some of the world's most intact large marine ecosystems," said Claire Christian, Executive Director of the Antarctic and Southern Coalition.

Key Points: 
  • It is home to some of the world's most intact large marine ecosystems," said Claire Christian, Executive Director of the Antarctic and Southern Coalition.
  • "This vast 1.8 million square kilometre reserve would form the centrepiece of an essential network of ocean sanctuaries in the Antarctic.
  • Establishing a network of marine protected areas will help safeguard a thriving wild Antarctica with adiversity of life for future generations," said Chris Johnson, WWF's Antarctic Programme lead.
  • ASOC will be present as an observer at the CCAMLR meeting and has commissioned a mural in Hobart to showcase the rich ecosystem that member governments have the opportunity to protect with a network of marine protected areas.

National Advisory Panel on Marine Protected Area Standards releases final report

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Tuesday, October 16, 2018
Marine conservation, Fisheries law, Fisheries science, Oceanography, Fishing, Marine protected area, Protected area, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Physical geography

OTTAWA, Oct. 16, 2018 /CNW/ -Today, the National Advisory Panel on Marine Protected Area Standards released its Final Report and recommendations to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, Oct. 16, 2018 /CNW/ -Today, the National Advisory Panel on Marine Protected Area Standards released its Final Report and recommendations to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard.
  • The Panel further recommends transparency and encourages the government to report on details to support MPA effectiveness through an online database.
  • The full report can be viewed at: National Advisory Panel on MPA Standards Final Report
    "Indigenous Protected Areas present a very important way forward for the future of Indigenous peoples in Canada.
  • Recommendations focus on minimum protection standards in federal marine protected areas, including Oceans Act Marine Protected Areas and marine refuges established by Fisheries and Oceans Canada, National Marine Conservation Areas established by Parks Canada, and National Wildlife Areas established by Environment and Climate Change Canada.

Government of Canada protects new marine area off Vancouver Island

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Thursday, September 13, 2018
Fisheries law, Fisheries science, Marine conservation, Marine protected area, Oceanography, Protected area, Wildlife, Vancouver, Physical geography, Conservation

VANCOUVER, Sept.13, 2018 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada is committed to significantly increasing the amount of nature conserved in Canada.

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, Sept.13, 2018 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada is committed to significantly increasing the amount of nature conserved in Canada.
  • The Minister stood with local stakeholders to announce the creation of the Scott Islands Marine National Wildlife Area, on Canada's Pacific coast.
  • The new 11546km2 marine protected area is located off the northwestern tip of Vancouver Island, and it is habitat for the islands' seabirds, species at risk, and other wildlife.
  • The Government will also provide funding for the management of the Marine National Wildlife Area through Canada's Nature Legacy Fund.

boatBurner opens the ARGO Anywhere Tiny Lodge

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Thursday, August 23, 2018
Oceanography, Game design, Video game design, Windows games, Former constellations, Argo, Fisheries science, Physical oceanography

The ARGO Anywhere Tiny Lodge campaign includes branded video content, social, digital and dealer promotions to build brand momentum.

Key Points: 
  • The ARGO Anywhere Tiny Lodge campaign includes branded video content, social, digital and dealer promotions to build brand momentum.
  • "When you have a vehicle like no other, you have an opportunity to do something completely different the ARGO Anywhere Tiny Lodge gives people an experience of a lifetime," said Brad Darling, president at ARGO.
  • The ARGO Anywhere Tiny Lodge is featured in a :90 video and three :15 spots for a diverse online presence.
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Unlikely advocates: Chefs call on Congress to defend sustainable U.S. fisheries

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Thursday, June 21, 2018
Fisheries law, Fishing, Natural environment, Sustainable fisheries, Natural Resources, Fisheries science, Natural resource management, Environment, Magnuson–Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, Fisheries management, Seafood, Monterey Bay Aquarium

They're working with the Monterey Bay Aquarium, reaching out in their dining rooms and in letters and calls to Congress.

Key Points: 
  • They're working with the Monterey Bay Aquarium, reaching out in their dining rooms and in letters and calls to Congress.
  • 200 is one of several bills currently before Congress that seek to weaken sustainability measures in the Magnuson-Stevens Act (MSA), America's primary fisheries management law.
  • They served sustainable U.S. seafood dishes, and urged their customers to help defend it from threats in Congress.
  • "Any changes to the MSA that weaken the sustainable, science-based management of our fisheries ultimately affects the seafood on our plates.

Ignite a Culture Change as a Mission of Government - Recommendations to Improve Federal Fisheries and Oceans Programs released today by the National Indigenous Fisheries Institute

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Tuesday, May 22, 2018
Government, Fisheries science, Fishing, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Fisheries protection, Canadian Coast Guard, Sustainability organisations, Joint Ocean Commission Initiative, Fisheries observer

The report makes recommendations to improve three programs: the Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative, the Pacific Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative, and the Aboriginal Aquatic Resource and Oceans Management Program.

Key Points: 
  • The report makes recommendations to improve three programs: the Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative, the Pacific Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative, and the Aboriginal Aquatic Resource and Oceans Management Program.
  • It also challenges government to start using the Indigenous science, data and knowledge it is funding through this program.
  • The National Indigenous Fisheries Institute is a technical organization that is promoting program design and development consistency across Fisheries and Oceans Canada's Indigenous programs.
  • The Institute and the Department are collaborating to review programs as announced by the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard in October 2017.