Population Health
January 29, 2021
More rigorous fisheries management measures lead to healthier fish populations
A new study led by Michael Melnychuk of the UW School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences confirms that greater investment in fisheries management systems leads to better outcomes for fish populations.
Melnychuk and a team of international researchers analyzed the management practices of nearly 300 fish populations. Utilizing an international database on the status of individual fish populations, the researchers examined a variety of fishing populations, many of which that suffered from overfishing.
The study offers sophisticated and modern supporting data for the argument that rigorous fisheries management practices lead to improved fish populations and food production.