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AI Transforms Fisheries with Stocking, Processing, and Profit Boosts

11/5/2024 by Param Bhatia

By Paul Molyneaux. Artificial Intelligence (AI) will change fisheries in many ways. The advent of convolutional neural networks (CNN) has dramatically increased the power of computer vision systems used for stock assessments and bycatch monitoring. Other software programs interpret engine data and vessel performance data to increase efficiency and reduce… SEE MORE

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Atlantic Herring Still Overfished, Recovery Uncertain

11/4/2024 by Param Bhatia

By Carli Stewart. The latest NOAA Fisheries assessment reveals that Atlantic herring, a key species for the Northeast’s fishing industry, remains overfished, though overfishing is no longer occurring. The newest stock assessment includes the latest catch data, survey results, and life history factors. While fishing pressure is under control, the long-term outlook… SEE MORE

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Florida Ports Reopen After Hurricane Milton

11/3/2024 by Param Bhatia

By nationalfisherman.com. Florida ports swiped by hurricane Milton’s 120 mph winds began limited reopenings after the storm passed. Water rescues continued across the state as rivers continued running high from the rains up to 18”. A fishing boat captain trying to repair his disabled vessel was rescued by a Coast… SEE MORE

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Pressure Grows for Countries to Deliver on Promised Biodiversity Targets at UN Conference

11/2/2024 by Param Bhatia

By Michael Casey. Two years after reaching a historic biodiversity agreement, countries will gather next week to determine whether they are making progress on efforts to save Earth’s plant and animal life. The agreement signed by 196 countries at the United Nations Biodiversity Conference calls for protecting 30% of land and… SEE MORE

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