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(May 19, 2020) Discussions are raging on where and how governments should apply stimulus for their post-COVID-19 economic recovery plans. Will they, for example, support economic sectors which we know are causing irreversible damage to the environment and the natural world, such as the fossil fuels sector? Or are the recovery plans a unique chance to finally bring our production and consumption patterns in line with environmental imperatives and commitments to sustainable development? Read More >

(March 31, 2020) Now in it’s fifth year, the Ocean Awards continue to recognise and reward those that share our commitment to fixing the largest solvable problem on the planet – the crisis in our oceans. Without the complex marine biodiversity provided by our oceans, you wouldn’t be here – and neither would your yacht. 71 per cent of the […] Read More >

(March 10, 2020) We welcome contributions from ocean scientists, marine ecotoxicologists, coastal and civil engineers, environmental engineers, oceanographers, social scientists and maritime anthropologists, environmental and fisheries economists in academia, government, industry, and non-governmental organizations that aim to highlight scientific advancements, new knowledge, and solution-oriented research within this Special Issue. Read More >

(February 4, 2020) Training workshop: Transdisciplinarity in Fisheries & Ocean Sustainability Read More >

(February 4, 2020) Deadline: February 17, 2020. Challenges for marine indigenous tenures around the world and their global contribution to conservation Read More >

(February 4, 2020) Communities Linking Conservation and Livelihoods - Ingredients of Success" is the second animation video produced by the Community Conservation Research Network (CCRN). Read More >

(January 24, 2020) "Communities Linking Conservation and Livelihoods - Ingredients of Success" is the first animation video produced by the Community Conservation Research Network (CCRN). Read More >

(November 21, 2019) Oceana Canada has now released its third annual  Fishery Audit which reports on the state of fish stocks and tracks progress on how well the government is meeting its policy and management commitments. Read More >

(November 14, 2019) Report and interactive tool for looking at the cost of plastic pollution from The Ocean Cleanup initiative. Read More >

(October 16, 2019) Since 2012, TBTI has been conducting in-depth, transdisciplinary research and global analysis, aiming to improve knowledge and understanding of various aspects of small-scale fisheries. By allocating considerable resources to conduct research, integrate data, and synthesize findings, we have been able to publish many book volumes, special journal issues, articles, e-books and reports, all of which […] Read More >