Living Marine Ecosystems

Conserving marine resources, thus ensuring sustainable harvests and healthy populations in the future

The present era of rapid demographic and environmental change has put increased demand on sources of protein from the sea. As many traditional fisheries have been depleted, alternate species and geographic areas have become targets of capture fisheries. At the same time, enhancement and culture of shellfish and marine fish stocks have become more economically attractive. Scientists and managers are paying more attention to the impacts of large-scale oceanic and environmental factors on fish populations, as well as the intersection of those populations with human activities.  Many WSG research projects have been initiated to explore these topics.