• The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB) project is a follow-up to the MA. (regjeringen.no)
  • Biodiversity isn't a threat to us, it's actually protecting us from the species most likely to make us sick," said Keesing, a professor at Bard College and visiting scientist at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies. (upi.com)
  • In a separate study, published Monday in the journal PNAS , researchers at Yale University looked at the effects of biodiversity on seafood nutrition. (upi.com)
  • In the paper "Impact of Biodiversity Loss on Ocean Ecosystem Services," an international team of ecologists and economists studied the role marine biodiversity plays in maintaining ecosystem services, which are those goods and functions that are essential for the growing human population. (mongabay.com)
  • Worm and colleagues have provided the first comprehensive assessment of thestate of ecosystem services provided by the biodiversity of the world's oceans to humanity," said Science International Managing Editor Andrew Sugden. (mongabay.com)
  • We work to conserve the biodiversity of marine ecosystems (species, habitats, spaces, processes) in order to achieve sustainable management of natural resources. (azti.es)
  • Seafood is the sector with the biggest impact on marine biodiversity, and while seafood can provide lower-carbon animal protein options, sustainable seafood stewardship must protect and restore ocean health. (worldbenchmarkingalliance.org)
  • Our findings indicate that species may be adapted to specific energy regimes, and the metabolic niche can potentially link scales from individuals to ecosystems as well as adaptation to patterns in biogeography and biodiversity. (frontiersin.org)
  • Many restaurants and seafood retailers now prominently display information about the sourcing and sustainability of their seafood products. (basevibes.com)
  • MSC certified sustainable fisheries are showcased for efforts to maintain our ocean ecosystem, as well as managing their business to help ensure seafood sustainability. (wholefoodsmarket.com)
  • Julianne, an Alaska halibut fisherwoman from MSC certified Ocean Beauty Icicle Seafoods opens in a new tab , shares tales from the fishing boats, what seafood sustainability means to her and more. (wholefoodsmarket.com)
  • Alaska wrote the book on seafood sustainability, and being an Alaskan commercial fisherman means I get to harvest what I think is the highest-quality protein on the planet. (wholefoodsmarket.com)
  • The World Benchmarking Alliance assessed the 30 most influential companies in the global seafood industry and found a concerning lack of transparency around progress towards their sustainability commitments. (worldbenchmarkingalliance.org)
  • They also believe restaurants can make a huge impact and recently developed an online course to educate chefs on seafood sustainability issues. (todaysdietitian.com)
  • One way to address this issue is by promoting and consuming sustainable seafood. (basevibes.com)
  • Sustainable seafood refers to fish, shellfish, and other seafood products that are caught or farmed using methods that minimize environmental impact and support the long-term health of the fish population and their habitats. (basevibes.com)
  • By choosing sustainable seafood, we can ensure a healthier and thriving marine ecosystem for generations to come. (basevibes.com)
  • There are several key principles that guide sustainable seafood practices. (basevibes.com)
  • Secondly, sustainable seafood practices focus on minimizing the environmental impact of fishing activities. (basevibes.com)
  • Thirdly, sustainable seafood requires effective fisheries management. (basevibes.com)
  • Consumers play a crucial role in driving the demand for sustainable seafood. (basevibes.com)
  • Sustainable seafood is not only beneficial for the health of our oceans but also for our own well-being. (basevibes.com)
  • By consuming sustainable seafood, we can support our own health while also supporting the livelihoods of fishermen and coastal communities who depend on the ocean for their income and food security. (basevibes.com)
  • Thankfully, awareness and efforts towards sustainable seafood are increasing. (basevibes.com)
  • Governments and organizations are also working together to develop and implement sustainable fishing practices and protect marine ecosystems. (basevibes.com)
  • It is crucial for consumers to continue educating themselves about sustainable seafood choices and demand transparency from the seafood industry. (basevibes.com)
  • In conclusion, sustainable seafood is essential for the health and balance of our oceans. (basevibes.com)
  • By choosing sustainable seafood and supporting responsible fishing practices, we can contribute to the conservation of marine life and the well-being of coastal communities. (basevibes.com)
  • Concern about the impacts of ocean acidification on socioeconomically important seafood is increasing world-wide, and ocean acidification is now an integral part of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. (iaea.org)
  • Fisheries Ecosystems Advisory Services (FEAS) research, assess and advise on the sustainable exploitation of the marine fisheries resources in the waters around Ireland and on the impacts of fisheries on the ecosystem. (marine.ie)
  • If you've ever wondered what sustainable seafood really means, the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) can be your go-to source. (wholefoodsmarket.com)
  • For almost 25 years, the MSC has been the world's leading certification program for sustainable wild-caught seafood and responsible fishery management. (wholefoodsmarket.com)
  • Since 1999, we've been proud to collaborate with them for sourcing sustainable seafood to help ensure healthy oceans for this and future generations. (wholefoodsmarket.com)
  • The MSC is an international nonprofit organization that recognizes and rewards sustainable fishing practices to encourage a sustainable basis seafood market. (wholefoodsmarket.com)
  • Plus, few things fill me with pride quite like standing at the seafood counter at Whole Foods Market seeing sustainable wild-caught halibut and knowing that fish may have been harvested by me. (wholefoodsmarket.com)
  • By enjoying your favorite MSC certified seafood, you are helping the growth of sustainable fishing and inspiring others to make a difference too! (wholefoodsmarket.com)
  • As Julianne says, "Supporting certified fisheries helps ensure that the seafood you are eating comes from fisheries that are sustainable and that harvesters like myself get to continue to do what we love for generations to come. (wholefoodsmarket.com)
  • OBI Seafoods buys halibut from multigenerational, small-scale harvesting families who are committed to sustainable fishing practices and bringing customers incredible seafood. (wholefoodsmarket.com)
  • When you choose products with the blue fish label, you're choosing wild caught seafood that has come from an independently verified, certified sustainable fishery. (msc.org)
  • Studies* consistently find the MSC program to be among the most trustworthy and widely available indicator of sustainable seafood. (msc.org)
  • The MSC Standard for sustainable fishing takes a whole ecosystem approach. (msc.org)
  • When it comes to the MSC program, all you need to do is look for the blue fish on seafood products to know that a fishery has been assessed as sustainable by an independent auditor. (msc.org)
  • This makes the MSC label the most widely used and recognized label for certified sustainable seafood. (msc.org)
  • This ensures that seafood sold with the blue fish can be traced back to a certified sustainable source. (msc.org)
  • Our industry-leading Quality Standards for both wild-caught and farmed seafood, which include strict requirements for traceability, demonstrate our daily efforts to not only source the most responsibly produced seafood, but also to create a model for a more sustainable seafood industry. (wholefoodsmarket.com)
  • We will continue to follow IUU legislation carefully and do our part to let our leaders know how important sustainable seafood is to our customers as well as to our oceans. (wholefoodsmarket.com)
  • Working together, we can help restore our marine and coastal ecosystems and build a more sustainable seafood market. (wholefoodsmarket.com)
  • While it is encouraging that the vast majority of companies source at least some of their seafood from operations that are sustainable or improving, since 2021 less than a third of companies have increased their sustainable seafood provision. (worldbenchmarkingalliance.org)
  • Despite people around the world relying on the seafood industry for employment, sustenance and wellbeing, large companies are failing to provide sustainable and equitable food systems that also protect and restore oceans. (worldbenchmarkingalliance.org)
  • While WBA has seen minor improvements in human right due diligence (HRDD), companies increasing their share of sustainable seafood, and some moves towards implementing the Global Dialogue for Seafood Traceability (GDST) standards, the progress on average has been slow and insufficient. (worldbenchmarkingalliance.org)
  • Less than a quarter have the ambitious target of sourcing 100% of their seafood from environmentally sustainable sources, and report progress towards this goal. (worldbenchmarkingalliance.org)
  • Businesses should then focus on being able to trace their seafood products from boat to plate, to ensure they are legally caught, ethically produced and environmentally sustainable. (worldbenchmarkingalliance.org)
  • If implemented, the network of marine protected areas could provide sustainable seafood while ensuring that the ecosystems remain healthy and resilient. (popsci.com)
  • Clients may look to you and expect knowledgeable information on sustainable seafood. (todaysdietitian.com)
  • Dietitians can play a role in ending overfishing by creating a demand for seafood choices that are ocean friendly and abundant," says Kate McLaughlin, seafood program director for the Blue Ocean Institute, an organization that supports the sustainable seafood movement. (todaysdietitian.com)
  • Download the guide for your region of the US, learn about sustainable sushi options, download a mobile app, or search for a particular type of seafood on the Seafood Watch website . (si.edu)
  • But when it comes to sustainable seafood, buying sardines instead of salmon for your sandwiches and salads should be your first port of call. (theconversation.com)
  • UWindsor food outlets will display the Ocean Wise symbol to indicate seafood certified as sustainable. (uwindsor.ca)
  • Campus food outlets will serve cod and salmon certified as being sustainable under the Ocean Wise Seafood program . (uwindsor.ca)
  • As an official partner, the University of Windsor commits to labelling ecologically sustainable seafood products with the Ocean Wise symbol. (uwindsor.ca)
  • However, overfishing and unsustainable fishing practices have put a strain on these delicate ecosystems, threatening the balance of marine life and the well-being of coastal communities. (basevibes.com)
  • The latest research suggests even calories from the same types of food aren't always equal, and the findings could have significant implications for coastal communities that consume lots of seafood. (upi.com)
  • Ecological restoration by means of biomanipulation, i.e., by fishing out planktivores to reduce the predation pressure on herbivorous zooplankton, has proved to be an effective tool in restoring degraded lakes and coastal ecosystems. (lu.se)
  • Avoid disturbing wildlife and stay on marked paths to protect fragile coastal ecosystems. (coralrealm.com)
  • Like other V. cholerae strains, which are autochthonous in riverine, estuarine, and coastal ecosystems, these strains may persist in the environment ( 3 ). (cdc.gov)
  • In losing species we lose the productivity and stability of entire ecosystems. (mongabay.com)
  • Since plastics are slow to degrade, they fragment into tiny particles that end up contaminating entire ecosystems. (eurekalert.org)
  • Therefore, this CRP will apply a common experimental approach to assess the long-term impacts of ocean acidification on key seafood species (e.g., oysters, mussels, shrimps, lobsters and/or fish) around the globe. (iaea.org)
  • The primary goal of this CRP is to advance understanding about the quantitative and qualitative effects of ocean acidification on key seafood species around the world and to explore adaptation strategies for aquaculture and food industries, using a standardized, collaborative approach. (iaea.org)
  • Collect and compare worldwide data on the impacts of ocean acidification on key local seafood species through a collaborative approach involving Member States from across the globe. (iaea.org)
  • To better understand the origins of zoonotic diseases, scientists surveyed scientific literature and found certain species and ecosystems are more likely to produce and pass along zoonotic diseases to humans. (upi.com)
  • These types of animals tend do well -- or at least better than others -- in degraded ecosystems, which may explain why researchers found animals credited with the spread of zoonotic diseases were less likely to be species of conservation concern. (upi.com)
  • All stocks of currently fished wild seafood species are projected to collapse by 2048 according to a study published in the November 3 issue of the journal Science. (mongabay.com)
  • Species have been disappearing from ocean ecosystems and this trend has recently been accelerating," said lead author Boris Worm, an assistant professor of marine conservation biology at Dalhousie University, Halifax, Canada. (mongabay.com)
  • For example, if the long-term trend continues, all fish and seafood species are projected to collapse within my lifetime - by 2048. (mongabay.com)
  • Unless we fundamentally change the way we manage all the oceans species together, as working ecosystems, then this century is the last century of wild seafood," says co-author Steve Palumbi of Stanford University. (mongabay.com)
  • Species have been disappearing from ocean ecosystems and this trend has recently been accelerating," said lead author Boris Worm. (mongabay.com)
  • At this point," Worm said, "29 percent of fish and seafood species have collapsed - that is their catch has declined by 90 percent. (mongabay.com)
  • Both alien species, and especially Pacific oysters, may serve as reliable biomonitors for trace elements in marine ecosystems. (scirp.org)
  • Both species are rich in essential elements and provide nutritionally-valuable seafoods. (scirp.org)
  • AG Seafood is a highly efficient processor of cod, haddock and various species of wild flatfish. (sealaska.com)
  • Should advisories be species-specific and include information about different parts of the seafood based on levels of contamination? (cdc.gov)
  • What about the mobility of the seafood species? (cdc.gov)
  • One of the main findings of the MA was that 15 of the planet's 24 defined ecosystem services are in decline. (regjeringen.no)
  • For over a decade, Whole Foods Market has shown our commitment to sourcing seafood sustainably opens in a new tab . (wholefoodsmarket.com)
  • These certifications ensure that the seafood has been sourced sustainably, promoting the health of fish populations and the environment. (basevibes.com)
  • In order for a fishery to earn MSC certification, they're evaluated by an independent third party in accordance with the MSC Fisheries Standard for healthy fish populations and ecosystems, and effective management. (wholefoodsmarket.com)
  • Those standards include ecosystem preservation, fish populations with healthy numbers and responsibly regulated and managed fisheries. (wholefoodsmarket.com)
  • The impacts of IUU fishing are far-reaching, affecting the abundance of fish populations, fishing communities, the seafood industry and consumers. (wholefoodsmarket.com)
  • meeting the demand for our farmed seafood products, while ensuring marine ecosystems are healthy and wild fish populations are protected. (canada.ca)
  • The Earth's oceans cover more than 70% of its surface, making them a vital part of our planet's ecosystem. (basevibes.com)
  • Much less research exists in characterizing how marine ecosystems will respond to the immense anthropogenic alterations to carbon cycling and availability, especially in the deep oceans, the largest habitat on Earth and the key in long-term sequestration of carbon. (frontiersin.org)
  • We love writing about ecosystems and how to help the oceans. (coralrealm.com)
  • Choose sustainably sourced seafood products to reduce overfishing and the negative impact on marine ecosystems. (coralrealm.com)
  • Their shared approach to responsible fisheries management aligns with Sealaska's work to foster ocean health by growing global demand for delicious, sustainably sourced seafood - including wild seafood from Alaska. (sealaska.com)
  • First, the paper discusses what differentiates this form of food production based on features of interdependencies, information technology, traceability, and complex ecosystems. (unit.no)
  • More than 1,300 scientists were involved in the work on the study, which concluded that human activity has a clear and growing negative impact on the planet's biological diversity and ecosystems, and that the ecosystems' resilience and capacity have been reduced. (regjeringen.no)
  • This differs from seafood recommendations or ratings, such as those produced by WWF , Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch , or the Marine Conservation Society . (msc.org)
  • To help, the Monterey Bay Aquarium created its Seafood Watch guides, which come in the forms of paper pocket guides, a website, and smartphone apps. (si.edu)
  • Little is known about the long-term impact of ocean acidification (OA) on socioeconomically important seafood despite the potentially severe risk OA presents to marine organisms. (iaea.org)
  • The IAEA is launching a new 4-year Coordinated Research Project (CRP) starting in 2019 to advance understanding on the effects of ocean acidification on seafood around the world and to explore adaptation strategies for aquaculture and seafood industries. (iaea.org)
  • Ocean acidification has been recognized as a major threat to marine ecosystems. (iaea.org)
  • Furthermore, recent studies have demonstrated that ocean acidification may also impact the quality of seafood, and there is a growing body of literature documenting the biological response of seafood to ocean acidification. (iaea.org)
  • Explore innovative approaches to study the effects of ocean acidification on seafood security, including novel ways of applying nuclear and isotopic techniques to this field of study. (iaea.org)
  • The Yale analysis showed seafood sourced from biodiverse ecosystems features higher levels of nutrients -- including vitamins, minerals and fatty acids -- than seafood from areas of the ocean that have been degraded by overfishing, pollution and climate change. (upi.com)
  • Discover how purchasing MSC certified seafood and products can help preserve ocean ecosystems for future generations. (wholefoodsmarket.com)
  • Global warming and extensive overfishing have damaged ocean ecosystems well beyond recognition from only a few decades ago. (countercurrents.org)
  • The ocean heat bomb is all about the impact of global warming and overfishing, neither of which is high enough on to-do lists of countries to help sustain ecosystems. (countercurrents.org)
  • The seafood industry relies on one of the world's biggest and most important ecosystems: the ocean. (eponline.com)
  • Artificial Reefs: Ocean Junk or Help for an Endangered Ecosystem? (gaiam.com)
  • Currently, more than one percent of the ocean bottom is turned up every year to trawl for seafood. (popsci.com)
  • Seaver recently joined forces with the Blue Ocean Institute and will provide printable recipes for ocean-friendly seafood along with helpful cooking tips on the institute's Web site. (todaysdietitian.com)
  • These marine heatwaves can have devastating impacts on ocean ecosystems. (org.in)
  • To help sustain wild, diverse and healthy ocean ecosystems that will exist long into the future. (si.edu)
  • Windfarms will and demonstrably do change ocean ecosystems. (savingseafood.org)
  • The ecosystem functions that contribute to these services and the anthropogenic pressures and impacts on the natural environment that affect these functions are also areas that we study. (azti.es)
  • Higher content of zinc in the mussels and oysters from Saldanha Bay may evidence anthropogenic pollution of the bay's ecosystem by this metal, which necessitates continued monitoring of levels of potentially toxic metals. (scirp.org)
  • The outbreak strain of toxigenic V. cholerae O1 serotype Ogawa was isolated from freshwater and seafood samples. (cdc.gov)
  • To better characterize the contamination of untreated surface water and seafood and to evaluate the risk for V. cholerae transfer from contaminated water in Haitian ports, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) collaborated with the Haitian ministries of health, agriculture, and environment to document the presence of V. cholerae in Haitian freshwater resources and harbors. (cdc.gov)
  • Established by executive order under President Barack Obama on October 5, 2010, the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Task Force exists to "address the damage caused by the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill, address the longstanding ecological decline, and begin moving toward a more resilient Gulf Coast Ecosystem. (wikipedia.org)
  • In fact, many marine ecologists believe overfishing poses the single biggest threat to marine ecosystems. (todaysdietitian.com)
  • they not only used new experimental data and recent data, they also delved into historical archives to assess the impact of humans on marine ecosystem overdecades and centuries," Sugden said. (mongabay.com)
  • The Marine Institute's Fisheries Ecosystems Advisory Services (FEAS) assess many of the key commercial fish and shellfish stocks around Ireland. (marine.ie)
  • We assess ecosystem services and benefits for society in terms of provisioning (food, raw materials), regulation (climate change, nutrients) and cultural aspects. (azti.es)
  • National accounts and other overriding reporting systems must be developed to demonstrate the value of ecosystem services. (regjeringen.no)
  • By this we demonstrate that an ecosystem-scale biomanipulation, with the main focus of reinstating the dominance of cod in the Baltic Sea may likely be ecologically ineffective, operationally difficult, and costly. (lu.se)
  • With input from industry, ChristchurchNZ has compiled this map of the Food, Fibre and Agritech space to visually demonstrate the unique depth and the capability of the ecosystem here in Canterbury. (christchurchnz.com)
  • Widespread losses of production and conservation values make large-scale ecosystem restoration increasingly urgent. (lu.se)
  • article{1562afd0-212e-4b06-9f55-706a5cdfc715, abstract = {{Widespread losses of production and conservation values make large-scale ecosystem restoration increasingly urgent. (lu.se)
  • The Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Task Force is the organization created by President Barack Obama to recover from the 2010 BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill and preserve the ecosystem of the Gulf Coast of the United States. (wikipedia.org)
  • At the recommendation of the United States Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, President Obama created the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Task Force. (wikipedia.org)
  • The Task Force will serve to coordinate intergovernmental responsibilities, planning and exchange of information so as to better implement Gulf Coast ecosystem restoration and to facilitate appropriate accountability and support throughout the restoration process. (wikipedia.org)
  • and coordinate with relevant executive departments, agencies, and offices on ways to encourage health and economic benefits associated with proposed ecosystem restoration actions. (wikipedia.org)
  • According to Jackson, the top priority of the task force is to develop the "Gulf of Mexico Regional Ecosystem Restoration Strategy" which would set goals for one year to develop performance indicators to track the progress of the organization as well as set up a process for coordinating intergovernmental restoration efforts. (wikipedia.org)
  • Biomanipulation: a tool in marine ecosystem management and restoration? (lu.se)
  • Whether biomanipulation may prove a useful restoration method in open and structurally complex marine ecosystems is, however, still unknown. (lu.se)
  • It feels urbane, the kind of Mexican seafood cuisine, threaded with pan-regional inspiration and global-minded ingredients, that makes sense in a high-design environment. (latimes.com)
  • Importantly, this legislation would restrict IUU vessels from being able to access global seafood markets and eliminate key economic incentives for illegal fishing operations. (wholefoodsmarket.com)
  • We've been assessing the global seafood industry for four years, and while we can celebrate some progress, not enough has been done. (worldbenchmarkingalliance.org)
  • With strategic placement of marine reserves, global seafood catch can actually increase about 8 million tons, the study found. (popsci.com)
  • We found that by removing wild-caught fish from salmon feed and only using fish byproducts instead - such as trimmings and offcuts from the filleting of farmed fish - 3.7 million tonnes of fish could be left in the sea and global annual seafood production could increase by 6.1 million tonnes. (theconversation.com)
  • By working together, we can ensure a healthy and thriving marine ecosystem for current and future generations. (basevibes.com)
  • Their fresh Alaska halibut meets the standards of both MSC and the Alaska Responsible Fisheries Management so that future generations can enjoy seafood. (wholefoodsmarket.com)
  • Fish and seafood are an excellent source of protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and other essential nutrients. (basevibes.com)
  • Seafood is one of the most easily absorbed sources of key nutrients such as omega-3 and vitamins D and A that humans need. (theconversation.com)
  • Legislation is critically important to enable the US to play a stronger role in combating illegal foreign fishing and to level the playing field for companies like ours who are working hard to source legal and responsibly produced seafood. (wholefoodsmarket.com)
  • People want to eat seafood, and they have to realize they can continue to do so-but responsibly," he says. (todaysdietitian.com)
  • Investing in Iceland advances Sealaska's goals to bring the best seafood to the world, efficiently and responsibly. (sealaska.com)
  • Let's explore the sea of issues surrounding seafood consumption: mercury, radiation exposure, aquaculture practices and fisheries. (foodrenegade.com)
  • According to TEEB, our huge consumption of ecosystem services is largely due to the fact that the services appear to be free or cheap to utilise. (regjeringen.no)
  • Average yearly seafood consumption has increased to over 20 Kg worldwide. (was.org)
  • The previous analysis used seafood consumption of 7 times per week. (cdc.gov)
  • Some participants stated that average seafood consumption may be as high as 9 times per week. (cdc.gov)
  • The nation also looked for a way to recover and preserve the ecosystem of the Gulf Coast that was tremendously damaged as a result of the spill. (wikipedia.org)
  • It's all about providing food that is healthy for ecosystems as well as for diners," Vasapolli says. (uwindsor.ca)
  • He explains: "It's important to understand there's a big difference between 'fish' and 'seafood. (todaysdietitian.com)
  • Using the words fish and seafood interchangeably can be misleading and can truly impact whether or not people care about eating sustainably. (todaysdietitian.com)
  • The MSC blue fish label is found on more than 25,000 seafood products all over the world, with around 300 fisheries certified globally from Iceland to Argentina. (msc.org)
  • The region produces meat and dairy products, plant-based products, seafood and wine for both domestic and international consumers. (christchurchnz.com)
  • Having a presence in Iceland opens even more parts of the globe to wild Alaska seafood, and it gives Sealaska the ability to offer top-quality products from Iceland as well. (sealaska.com)
  • If the sea grasses are contaminated, will the contamination pass to the seafood that people eat? (cdc.gov)
  • The extent, intensity and pace of our impact on ecosystems, on the other hand, are relatively new. (regjeringen.no)
  • Both the rapid growth in the world's population and the technologies we have developed enable us to exploit and impact on ecosystems in a way that was not possible before. (regjeringen.no)
  • Marine Plastic Debris: Distribution, Abundance, and Impact on Our Seafood. (igi-global.com)
  • Furthermore, data on economically and socially important seafood in developing countries are still largely lacking. (iaea.org)
  • While protein content was similar among different seafood sources, scientists found significant variation in the concentrations of calcium, iron and fatty acids. (upi.com)
  • Supply chain management is expanded to conceptually model local food supply as complex ecosystems. (unit.no)
  • There is a wealth of long-term data sets on these important fisheries and their environments, but for proper management we need to better understand the links between fish ecosystems and their functioning. (ucsb.edu)
  • By comparing salmon with other options, our research also highlighted the health and environmental benefits of eating more sustainably farmed seafood, such as mussels . (theconversation.com)
  • The Gulf Ecosystem Initiative is a $3.5 million partnership between the National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis (NCEAS) in Santa Barbara, CA and the NOAA RESTORE Science Program to fund synthesis science and postdoctoral research. (ucsb.edu)
  • Gulf of Mexico fisheries contribute millions of dollars to the economy each year, supplying 40% of our domestic seafood. (ucsb.edu)
  • Whether it is your first time proposing synthesis science or your tenth, you probably have questions about our new Gulf Ecosystem Initiative call for proposals - and we are here to answer them! (ucsb.edu)
  • We see postdoctoral scholars as vital team members of our growing Gulf Ecosystem Initiative community. (ucsb.edu)
  • By consciously choosing to buy seafood that is certified by reputable organizations such as the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) or the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC), individuals can support responsible fishing practices. (basevibes.com)
  • The third iteration of WBA's Seafood Stewardship Index ranks major fishing and aquaculture companies, seafood brands, seafood processors and aquaculture feed companies such as Trident, Mitsubishi, Thai Union, Bolton and Cargill. (worldbenchmarkingalliance.org)
  • 600 million livelihoods depend at least partially on fisheries and aquaculture, and seafood represents 17% of the world's production of animal protein. (worldbenchmarkingalliance.org)
  • The conceptual model describes how food supply may be considered as an ecosystem mainly driven by economic concerns that are not in conflict with environmental and societal concerns. (unit.no)
  • Ecosystems form the basis for the production of food, medicines and many materials. (regjeringen.no)
  • Promote the strength of Canterbury's food and fibre innovation ecosystem, within the region and nationwide. (christchurchnz.com)
  • Join researchers Alison Ochs and Danielle Williams as they share about their research on salamanders and birds respectively on the Hardwood Ecosystem Experiment (HEE). (purdue.edu)
  • The research found that seafood companies need to set credible targets and report progress more transparently. (worldbenchmarkingalliance.org)
  • We need more research and investment to produce nutritious seafood while reducing pressure on marine ecosystems. (theconversation.com)
  • The big and small ecosystems of the world deliver services on which we human beings depend, but that we do not always acknowledge or reflect on. (regjeringen.no)
  • The ecosystem services concept was adopted in order to highlight the fact that, in addition to having intrinsic value, nature contributes concrete services of direct and indirect benefit to human well-being. (regjeringen.no)
  • The TEEB project was intended to provide a corresponding description of the economic significance of biological diversity and ecosystem services, and the costs we incur by degrading the ecosystems and their ability to deliver these services. (regjeringen.no)
  • Like the MA, TEEB concludes that the exploitation of nature has now gone so far that the ecosystems' ability to deliver services has been reduced. (regjeringen.no)
  • TEEB's main message is that the importance - and the scarcity - of ecosystem services must be made clear to everyone who utilises them. (regjeringen.no)
  • One pragmatic way of demonstrating this is to calculate the economic value of ecosystem services, when this is possible. (regjeringen.no)
  • TEEB emphasises that laws, regulations, indirect taxes, subsidies and other framework conditions that public and private actors are subject to must reflect the scarcity and importance of the ecosystem services. (regjeringen.no)
  • The TEEB project was the immediate reason for the Norwegian Expert Commission on Values of Ecosystem Services being appointed in October 2011. (regjeringen.no)
  • The Marine Institute's Fisheries Ecosystems Advisory Services (FEAS) and the Oceanus Library collaborated to digitise and make available two important historical collections from the Marine Institute archive: Sea and Inland Fisheries reports from 1852-1987, and the Scientific Investigations collection which spans from 1901-1926. (marine.ie)
  • Right off the bat, reducing the portion size of the seafood eaten in a meal makes a big difference," he says. (todaysdietitian.com)
  • For example, while people don't eat the sea grasses, the grasses are eaten by fish and other seafood. (cdc.gov)