Track seabirds to detect illegal fishing where satellites fall short

The ICM is offering ten predoctoral fellowships to conduct cutting-edge research addressing the ocean dimension of climate change, seafood security, biodiversity loss, the effects of multiple stressors on marine systems, as well as the society – ocean science interface.

OceanNexus aims to push understanding and prediction of climate-driven tipping points and cascading effects in the ocean–marine ecology–society nexus. As global warming accelerates, abrupt changes in ocean systems—such as the collapse of the Atlantic Meridional...

GES4SEAS Project aims to inform and guide marine governance in minimizing human pressures and their impacts on marine biodiversity and ecosystem functioning, while maintaining the sustainable delivery of ecosystem services.

Have you ever wondered how scientists count fish in the ocean? Fish are always moving, and the ocean is huge, so counting them is not easy! Scientists use stock assessments, a method that gathers clues such as how many fish are caught by fishing boats, how many are seen in surveys, and how fast fish grow. Using math and computer models, scientists predict how fish populations will change in the future. If too many fish are caught, there might not be enough left to reproduce, which is called overfishing. Stock assessments help managers decide how many fish can be safely caught. Scientists also protect special areas where fish lay eggs to help their numbers grow. By understanding stock assessments, we can help keep fish in the ocean for future generations. Thanks to ongoing work of scientists, we can enjoy fish today while making sure there are plenty left for tomorrow.