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Effective fisheries management instrumental in improving fish stock status

2020, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences

Hilborn, R., et al. “Effective fisheries management instrumental in improving fish stock status”, PNAS, 117(4), 2020. 2218-2224. 

On average, fish stocks are increasing where they are assessed. Where fisheries are intensively managed, the stocks are above target levels or rebuilding. On the contrary, where fisheries management is less intense, stock status and trends are worse. Management tools are still needed for sustaining fisheries in places where they are lacking