The Ocean Brief

Short ocean stories and insights covering science, policy, innovation, and the ocean community

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Sea Shorts: Fishing for Squid

In this Sea Short, we take a look at this fishing boat, which is kitted out to catch squid. But how can you tell?

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The plight of the vaquita

If awards were given to cetaceans, the vaquita (Phocoena sinus) would certainly win a few. Sadly, not all of them would be given for positive things...

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How deep is too deep for commercial fishing?

Can deep-sea fishing ever be sustainable? Joanne Clarke, a PhD student at the University of Glasgow and colleagues suggests that there might be a way to make the practice less damaging.

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