The United Nations’s Global Biodiversity Framework aims to protect 30% of our ocean by 2030 and manage the ecosystem impacts of fishing. To achieve that goal, fisheries managers need to look after the entire ecosystem, not just targeted fish species. pewtrsts.org/3EQQixx

The sea isn’t “shark-infested.” It’s their home 🦈🌊🦈 📸: Jayne Jenkins

What do coral reefs and cancer research have in common? More than you might think. A new Pew-Hoover fellowship supports innovation at the intersection of marine and biomedical science. pewtrsts.org/44DWuUb 📸 Brent Durand Getty Images

This is A, the blacktip reef shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus). Common in shallow tropical reefs, this shark is easily recognized by the prominent black tips on its fins. Though shy around humans, they are active, fast hunters in reef ecosystems.

ICYMI: The Large-Scale Seagrass Mapping and Management Initiative, or LaSMMI, is working to map, conserve, and measure the impact of seagrass meadows across the Western Indian Ocean. pewtrsts.org/45dEbFp 📸Seychelles Seagrass Mapping and Carbon Assessment project

Small number of Scottish fishermen given licenses to catch Bluefin Tuna after a resurgence of numbers as determined by the Marine Conservation Society. Catch bound for Japan. #fisheries #aquaculture #fish #fishing #seafood #tuna #Bluefin

Southwest Great #Britain seeing a huge boom in the #octopus population due to warming water conditions. #fisheries #aquaculture #fish #fishing #seafood #Cornwall #Devon

NOAA: Gulf of Maine expected to get a reprieve from warm waters with cooler deep-bottom water from the northwest Atlantic moving in for the spring and summer. #fisheries #aquaculture #fish #fishing #seafood

Wild #seafood and #aquaculture contribute greatly to Florida’s domestic consumption and export economies. The value exceeds $600 million and supports more than 3,500 jobs. #fisheries #fish #fishing #Florida

Our ocean: ✅Dictates global weather ✅Sustains coastal communities ✅Generates billions in economic activity By establishing—and connecting—effective marine protected areas, policymakers can improve ocean health beyond their designated boundaries. pewtrsts.org/3FyrRVS

Snake River Canyon, Idaho 🇺🇸

Cambodian women, who dominate small and family-owned production operations within the country, are banding together and going after international high-end markets. #fisheries #fish #fishing #aquaculture #seafood

Just 10 more ratifications to go! The world is close to making history with the @WTO deal to #StopFundingOverfishing. Once it enters into force, the agreement will protect fish populations, support coastal communities, and ensure sustainable fishing practices.

#Maine leads the way in the United States in the development of #seaweed aquaculture. Sea vegetables are becoming more and more popular with consumers. #fisheries #aquaculture #fish #fishing #seafood

USFDA gives approval to cell-based, laboratory-produced salmon. #fisheries #aquaculture #fish #fishing #seafood #salmon

Norwegian company introduces a new product derived from salmon blood to supplement #iron in people. It is reportedly the first marine iron supplement. #fisheries #fish #aquaculture #seafood #nutrition

This year’s North Atlantic right whale calving season brought 11 new mom-calf pairs — including 4 first-time moms! 🐳💙 Each calf is a win for this critically endangered animal. Learn how Oceana is fighting to protect the #RightWhaleToSave: oceana.ly/4mHP3lr

Scientists are using #environmental #DNA (eDNA) within coastal waters to understand how the #parasite #MSX creeps up and ravages Atlantic Coast #oyster beds. #fisheries #aquaculture #fish #fishing #seafood

Peatlands occupy just 1.2% of U.S. land but contain about 20% of the nation’s soil-stored carbon. Protecting them helps mitigate floods, reduce wildfire risk, and more. pewtrsts.org/4jpTGNX 📸Photograph by Charlie Reinertsen/Twolined Studio