Research, education, and advocacy to return billfish populations worldwide to healthy levels of abundance.

Has developed fishery management plans for salmon, groundfish and coastal pelagic species in the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone off Washington, Oregon and California, and recommends Pacific halibut harvest regulations to the International Pacific Halibut Commission.

About fishing and the declining condition of the fisheries in Singapore and the East Coast of Malaysia.

About the U.S. Atlantic lobster fishery and lobster conservation. Aimed at giving the fishing community access to the computer simulation models used by scientists in making conservation recommendations. Includes a glossary, tables, pictures, links, and other materials.

Scientific and technical reports about halibut, including its management and harvesting.

Trade industry group offers detailed information about the clupeid fish the Atlantic Menhaden, including biology, fishery, fishery management, history and recent news.

1999 report from a U.S. National Academy of Sciences study conducted to evaluate whether marine-capture fisheries are sustainable and assess whether new approaches to ocean fishery management can help achieve sustainability.

Conducts research and gives scientific advice on fisheries ecology (including shellfish), sustainable exploitation of living marine resources, protection of the marine environment, and the quality of fishing products.

UMERC conducts problem-oriented research on marine fisheries management and aquaculture, particularly in Alabama's coastal region. Includes news and information on the center, fish and shellfish research, and related topics.

New York Times article discusses the worldwide decline in marine fisheries, with focus on the Gulf of California. [Free registration required.]