What’s a Sustainable Fishery? It Depends Who You Ask. - Ambrook Research Experts worry that fisheries could be overfishing their stocks even when they’re officially “sustainable.”

Experts — including FishBase creators #DanielPauly and #RainerFroese — warn that many “sustainable” fisheries might still be #overfishing their stocks. #CMSY #MaximumSustainableYield #SustainableFisheries #CatchLimits #StockAssessments #ambrook.com/research/sustainability/...

“A bias toward overestimating fish stocks in overfished #fisheries could lock in stock collapse, as the decline in fish may not be noticed until it’s too late to take precautionary measures." #CMSY #StockAssessment #Overfishing www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-...

Fisheries research overestimates fish stocks

A miscalculation in fisheries that may lead to serious implications, potentially contributing to overfishing and unsustainable fishing practices. FishBase creators Drs #DanielPauly & #RainerFroese are now advocating for simpler yet more realistic assessments! #CMSY www.q-quatics.org/2024/08/23/f...