Bycatch
Bycatch on World Data Ocean: a running collection of 2 stories we have gathered and hand-picked because they are worth your time. Every post here touches on bycatch in some way — the news, the analysis, the deep dives, and the occasional surprise find. A Global Hub for Ocean Intelligence 4 World Data Ocean is a centralized digital platform where researchers, scientists, and ocean enthusiasts converge to explore, analyze, and… New stories are added to this page as we find them, so check back if you want to keep up with what is happening around bycatch, or subscribe to the RSS feed to get them as soon as they are published. Browse the collection below, or head back to the homepage to see everything World Data Ocean is covering right now.
Socio-economic drivers and governance failures in the artisanal exploitation of marine turtles along the Mogadishu and Adale Coasts, Somalia
Empirical data on artisanal marine turtle exploitation in Somalia remains critically scarce. This study investigates the socio-economic drivers and governance failures underpinning the targeted capture of marine turtles—primarily Green and Loggerhead species—along the Mogadishu and Adale coasts. Interviews with local fishermen reveal a substantial economic incentive, with turtles commanding up to $120 USD, fueled by unsubstantiated ethnobiological beliefs. Nearshore gillnet fishing, combined with absent local enforcement despite legal prohibitions, highlights the need for alternative policy approaches.
The future of our oceans: negotiating marine fisheries, aquaculture, and living resources with unbiased science
Navigating the future of our oceans demands a rigorous, unbiased scientific foundation. Marine fisheries, aquaculture, and living marine resources—integrating biology, climate science, and policy—face accelerating challenges requiring proactive solutions. Key priorities include climate adaptation, sustainable aquaculture, and ecosystem-based management, underpinned by technologies like artificial intelligence and genomics. Addressing fragmented governance and translating complex science into actionable policy is critical for long-term global food security.