The Sustainable Fisheries Projects
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The REBYC-III CLME+ and EAF4SG Projects are regional initiatives working to advance sustainable fisheries and marine resource management across the Caribbean.
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@fao.org led, @thegef.bsky.social funded and the University of the West Indies, Faculty of Food and Agriculture executed, REBYC-III CLME+ and EAF4SG are working across the Caribbean and North Brazil Shelf Large Marine Ecosystems to support more sustainable, responsible and resilient fisheries.
A fishing technology can look promising on paper and still fail in practice.
That is why new gear needs to be tested under real fishing conditions, considering catch, bycatch, safety, cost, handling and whether it actually works for fishers.
#marinelife #sustainablefisheries
That is why new gear needs to be tested under real fishing conditions, considering catch, bycatch, safety, cost, handling and whether it actually works for fishers.
#marinelife #sustainablefisheries
August 12, 2026 at 11:04 PM
A fishing technology can look promising on paper and still fail in practice.
That is why new gear needs to be tested under real fishing conditions, considering catch, bycatch, safety, cost, handling and whether it actually works for fishers.
#marinelife #sustainablefisheries
That is why new gear needs to be tested under real fishing conditions, considering catch, bycatch, safety, cost, handling and whether it actually works for fishers.
#marinelife #sustainablefisheries
Sustainable fisheries need more than good science.
They also need good governance, reliable data, meaningful participation, workable regulations and institutions capable of turning knowledge into action.
#marinelife #sustainablefisheries
They also need good governance, reliable data, meaningful participation, workable regulations and institutions capable of turning knowledge into action.
#marinelife #sustainablefisheries
August 12, 2026 at 2:43 AM
Sustainable fisheries need more than good science.
They also need good governance, reliable data, meaningful participation, workable regulations and institutions capable of turning knowledge into action.
#marinelife #sustainablefisheries
They also need good governance, reliable data, meaningful participation, workable regulations and institutions capable of turning knowledge into action.
#marinelife #sustainablefisheries
Conservation and commercial interests do not always have to pull in opposite directions.
If a gear change can reduce mortality while maintaining catch and improving the condition of landed fish, there may be benefits on both sides.
If a gear change can reduce mortality while maintaining catch and improving the condition of landed fish, there may be benefits on both sides.
August 12, 2026 at 1:59 AM
Conservation and commercial interests do not always have to pull in opposite directions.
If a gear change can reduce mortality while maintaining catch and improving the condition of landed fish, there may be benefits on both sides.
If a gear change can reduce mortality while maintaining catch and improving the condition of landed fish, there may be benefits on both sides.
What exactly is a pinger?
It is a small acoustic device attached to fishing gear that emits sound underwater. One potential use is helping reduce interactions between marine mammals and fishing nets.
#marinelife #sustainablefisheries
It is a small acoustic device attached to fishing gear that emits sound underwater. One potential use is helping reduce interactions between marine mammals and fishing nets.
#marinelife #sustainablefisheries
August 11, 2026 at 12:44 AM
What exactly is a pinger?
It is a small acoustic device attached to fishing gear that emits sound underwater. One potential use is helping reduce interactions between marine mammals and fishing nets.
#marinelife #sustainablefisheries
It is a small acoustic device attached to fishing gear that emits sound underwater. One potential use is helping reduce interactions between marine mammals and fishing nets.
#marinelife #sustainablefisheries
From bycatch reduction and ghost gear to vessel efficiency, safety and fishing technologies: practical innovation in Caribbean fisheries will be part of the conversation at our GCFI79 pre-conference workshop on 1 November.
#GCFI79 #marinelife #sustainablefisheries
#GCFI79 #marinelife #sustainablefisheries
GCFI Special Session | Discover Sustainable Fisheries Opportunities — The Sustainable Fisheries Projects
Explore the GCFI Special Session on sustainable fisheries projects, including gender equity, research, and innovative fisheries initiatives.
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August 10, 2026 at 10:41 PM
From bycatch reduction and ghost gear to vessel efficiency, safety and fishing technologies: practical innovation in Caribbean fisheries will be part of the conversation at our GCFI79 pre-conference workshop on 1 November.
#GCFI79 #marinelife #sustainablefisheries
#GCFI79 #marinelife #sustainablefisheries
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Aug 9 is International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples. At the GEF, that means showing how the leadership of Indigenous Peoples is now built into our financial commitments. 🧵
August 7, 2026 at 10:51 PM
Aug 9 is International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples. At the GEF, that means showing how the leadership of Indigenous Peoples is now built into our financial commitments. 🧵
What does it mean to manage fisheries with the bigger picture in view? Explore the Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries and why it matters for the Caribbean region.
#EAF #sustainablefisheries #marinelife #FAO #GEF
#EAF #sustainablefisheries #marinelife #FAO #GEF
Beyond Catch: Future-Proofing Fisheries Through an Ecosystem Approach — The Sustainable Fisheries Projects
Explore what the Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries means and why it matters for healthier marine ecosystems, stronger fishing communities and more sustainable fisheries. Learn how EAF connects…
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August 8, 2026 at 8:53 PM
What does it mean to manage fisheries with the bigger picture in view? Explore the Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries and why it matters for the Caribbean region.
#EAF #sustainablefisheries #marinelife #FAO #GEF
#EAF #sustainablefisheries #marinelife #FAO #GEF
Good fisheries management combines science and technical information with fisher knowledge, local realities, meaningful participation and the legal and institutional support needed for lasting change.
August 8, 2026 at 12:16 AM
Good fisheries management combines science and technical information with fisher knowledge, local realities, meaningful participation and the legal and institutional support needed for lasting change.
Bycatch cannot be addressed through technology alone. Practical solutions also require information, incentives, technical support, effective policy and the participation of fishers and the wider industry.
August 7, 2026 at 2:13 AM
Bycatch cannot be addressed through technology alone. Practical solutions also require information, incentives, technical support, effective policy and the participation of fishers and the wider industry.
EAF brings three priorities into the same conversation: ecological wellbeing, human wellbeing and the ability to achieve through effective governance and institutions.
August 7, 2026 at 1:57 AM
EAF brings three priorities into the same conversation: ecological wellbeing, human wellbeing and the ability to achieve through effective governance and institutions.
Reducing bycatch helps reduce avoidable fishing mortality and safeguards the resilience of the marine ecosystems that fisheries depend on.
#marinelife
#marinelife
August 6, 2026 at 1:24 AM
Reducing bycatch helps reduce avoidable fishing mortality and safeguards the resilience of the marine ecosystems that fisheries depend on.
#marinelife
#marinelife
Fish stocks do not exist in isolation. They depend on healthy mangroves, seagrass beds, reefs, estuaries and seabeds. They are shaped by climate change, pollution, fishing practices and market pressures.
August 5, 2026 at 11:04 PM
Fish stocks do not exist in isolation. They depend on healthy mangroves, seagrass beds, reefs, estuaries and seabeds. They are shaped by climate change, pollution, fishing practices and market pressures.
Bycatch can include non-target fish, juveniles, marine turtles, marine mammals, sharks and rays. Even animals released alive may be injured or experience delayed mortality.
#marinelife
#marinelife
August 5, 2026 at 2:43 AM
Bycatch can include non-target fish, juveniles, marine turtles, marine mammals, sharks and rays. Even animals released alive may be injured or experience delayed mortality.
#marinelife
#marinelife
The Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries looks beyond target catch. It considers the health of marine ecosystems, the wellbeing of fishing communities and the systems needed to manage fisheries over time. #EAF #marinelife
August 5, 2026 at 1:59 AM
The Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries looks beyond target catch. It considers the health of marine ecosystems, the wellbeing of fishing communities and the systems needed to manage fisheries over time. #EAF #marinelife
Caribbean fisheries sustain livelihoods, support food security and depend on healthy marine ecosystems. Follow our work on bycatch reduction, ghost gear, sustainable fishing technologies, gender equity and the Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries.
#SustainableFisheries #addOcean #Caribbean #EAF
#SustainableFisheries #addOcean #Caribbean #EAF
August 4, 2026 at 12:44 PM
Caribbean fisheries sustain livelihoods, support food security and depend on healthy marine ecosystems. Follow our work on bycatch reduction, ghost gear, sustainable fishing technologies, gender equity and the Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries.
#SustainableFisheries #addOcean #Caribbean #EAF
#SustainableFisheries #addOcean #Caribbean #EAF
Not everything caught during fishing is meant to be caught. The unintended capture of other marine animals is known as bycatch, and it can affect far more than the catch brought to shore. #Bycatch
August 4, 2026 at 12:44 AM
Not everything caught during fishing is meant to be caught. The unintended capture of other marine animals is known as bycatch, and it can affect far more than the catch brought to shore. #Bycatch
Fisheries are never only about fish. They are also about habitats, livelihoods, food security, governance and the communities whose futures are tied to the sea. #EAF #SustainableFisheries
August 3, 2026 at 10:41 PM
Fisheries are never only about fish. They are also about habitats, livelihoods, food security, governance and the communities whose futures are tied to the sea. #EAF #SustainableFisheries
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Women farmers make up 41% of the global agrifood workforce, yet they continue to face disproportionately precarious jobs, poor working conditions and limited rights.
Here are 6⃣ ways research and academia can help drive change. 👇
#YearOfTheWomanFarmer #IYWF2026
Here are 6⃣ ways research and academia can help drive change. 👇
#YearOfTheWomanFarmer #IYWF2026
July 28, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Women farmers make up 41% of the global agrifood workforce, yet they continue to face disproportionately precarious jobs, poor working conditions and limited rights.
Here are 6⃣ ways research and academia can help drive change. 👇
#YearOfTheWomanFarmer #IYWF2026
Here are 6⃣ ways research and academia can help drive change. 👇
#YearOfTheWomanFarmer #IYWF2026
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Coral reefs are the most diverse habitats on the planet—hence their nickname, the "rainforests of the sea." They’re found in less than 1 percent of the ocean, but they’re home to nearly one-quarter of all ocean species.
#HabitatMonth
#HabitatMonth
July 16, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Coral reefs are the most diverse habitats on the planet—hence their nickname, the "rainforests of the sea." They’re found in less than 1 percent of the ocean, but they’re home to nearly one-quarter of all ocean species.
#HabitatMonth
#HabitatMonth
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Good news for anglers tired of feeding sharks: NOAA is bringing science, state partners, and practical solutions together to reduce shark depredation. Stock assessments, acoustic tagging, and real-world experiments are part of smarter management strategies:
www.fisheries.noaa.gov/national/rec...
www.fisheries.noaa.gov/national/rec...
July 16, 2026 at 10:07 PM
Good news for anglers tired of feeding sharks: NOAA is bringing science, state partners, and practical solutions together to reduce shark depredation. Stock assessments, acoustic tagging, and real-world experiments are part of smarter management strategies:
www.fisheries.noaa.gov/national/rec...
www.fisheries.noaa.gov/national/rec...
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In June 2026, REBYC-III CLME+ partners completed nine days of at-sea gear selectivity trials aboard industrial seabob shrimp trawlers in Guyana.
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Testing Gear Solutions for a More Sustainable Seabob Shrimp Fishery in Guyana
Field trials completed under REBYC-III CLME+ will help assess how different trawl gear configurations can reduce bycatch while supporting continued fishery viability.
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June 15, 2026 at 9:44 PM
In June 2026, REBYC-III CLME+ partners completed nine days of at-sea gear selectivity trials aboard industrial seabob shrimp trawlers in Guyana.
@thegef.bsky.social @fao.org
@thegef.bsky.social @fao.org
Today is World Ocean Day, and we are marking it by introducing a new series.
Wild Neighbours looks closely at the ETP species sharing our waters with fishers across the CLME+ region. Animals whose wellbeing is tied to the health of the same ecosystems that make productive fisheries possible.
Wild Neighbours looks closely at the ETP species sharing our waters with fishers across the CLME+ region. Animals whose wellbeing is tied to the health of the same ecosystems that make productive fisheries possible.
Wild Neighbours
The Marine Species Living Beside Our Caribbean Fisheries
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June 8, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Today is World Ocean Day, and we are marking it by introducing a new series.
Wild Neighbours looks closely at the ETP species sharing our waters with fishers across the CLME+ region. Animals whose wellbeing is tied to the health of the same ecosystems that make productive fisheries possible.
Wild Neighbours looks closely at the ETP species sharing our waters with fishers across the CLME+ region. Animals whose wellbeing is tied to the health of the same ecosystems that make productive fisheries possible.
Ghost gear pollution, or Abandoned, Lost or Otherwise Discarded Fishing Gear (ALDFG), continues to catch long after it leaves a fisher’s hands, adding strain to Caribbean fish stocks, vulnerable marine species and the habitats they depend on, while creating hazards for fishers navigating the water.
Ghost gear, fisheries waste and the push for better solutions — The Sustainable Fisheries Projects
Fishing gear is designed to catch, but when it is lost, abandoned or discarded, it can continue harming marine life, damaging habitats and creating risks for fisheries and navigation. This blog explor...
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June 3, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Ghost gear pollution, or Abandoned, Lost or Otherwise Discarded Fishing Gear (ALDFG), continues to catch long after it leaves a fisher’s hands, adding strain to Caribbean fish stocks, vulnerable marine species and the habitats they depend on, while creating hazards for fishers navigating the water.
Every time a net goes into the water, there's a chance something unintended comes back up with it. It's called bycatch — and it affects sea turtles, sharks, rays and more across the Caribbean. We're breaking down what it means and what's being done about it.
Bycatch, marine life and the future of fisheries in the CLME+ region — The Sustainable Fisheries Projects
Bycatch affects far more than the target catch, placing added pressure on juveniles, sharks, rays, marine turtles and other vulnerable species. For the Caribbean region already facing overfishing, hab...
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May 6, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Every time a net goes into the water, there's a chance something unintended comes back up with it. It's called bycatch — and it affects sea turtles, sharks, rays and more across the Caribbean. We're breaking down what it means and what's being done about it.