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Socio-economics of fisheries and aquaculture


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Fishing boats in Looe harbour

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Socio-economics of fisheries and aquaculture

People across the world are dependent upon fisheries and aquaculture for food, livelihood and income. It is therefore essential to ensure the sustainability of seafood production for generations to come.

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Fishing boat at sea

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Sustainable fisheries and aquaculture

Fisheries and aquaculture are important contributors to global food security. Critical issues affecting fisheries are overseen by international strategies: in particular, SDG 14 Life Below Water provides targets on sustainable fishing, supporting small-scale fisheries and countering illegal fishing....

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08 July 2026

Heatwave forecast to bring UK seas up to 5°C above average – as octopus bloom highlights changing oceans

“The sheer abundance of octopus is enormous.”  As sea temperatures around parts of the UK expected to climb to as much as 5°C above average,

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