SeaAroundUs
seaaroundus.org
SeaAroundUs
@seaaroundus.org
A research initiative at UBC and UWA led by #DanielPauly, Deng Palomares & Dirk Zeller. We assess the impact of fisheries on marine ecosystems.
On International Day of Climate Action, it's important to remember that fish remain smaller when the waters they live in become warmer and less oxygenated.

Learn more 👉 bit.ly/danielpaulyt...
October 24, 2025 at 8:18 PM
#FriendlyReminder Most of our publications are freely available on our website. This policy is meant to support the work of students and researchers in the Global South. www.seaaroundus.org/daniel-pauly...
September 29, 2025 at 5:23 PM
On #WorldMaritimeDay, we invite you to explore the Sea Around Us website.

We provide global databases of marine and freshwater fisheries catches and related indicators crucial to back marine conservation efforts, including reaching the 30×30 goal.

seaaroundus.org
September 25, 2025 at 3:58 PM
The Sea Around Us team had so much fun at the
@ubcoceans
poster session—sharing our work and geeking out over everyone else’s cool research! 🐟🪸💡

Watch the full reel⬇️
instagram.com/p/DOb_3C1EmDw/
September 11, 2025 at 4:19 PM
#NationalWildlifeDay
Fish and invertebrates should be understood more like wild animals and less like tradable commodities.
Learn more ⬇️
bit.ly/blog152sau
September 4, 2025 at 4:20 PM
July 14th marks #SharkAwarenessDay.
Did you know that urea, found in sharks' bodies, plays a crucial role in delaying reproduction?
Learn more 👉 bit.ly/ureagolt
July 14, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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July 9, 2025 at 5:21 PM
June 29th marks International Day of the Tropics.

This day celebrates the extraordinary diversity of the tropics while highlighting unique challenges that nations in the region face.

Learn more onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
June 30, 2025 at 5:14 AM
Our project manager, Dr. Deng Palomares, joined the vice-chair of our Advisory Board, Dr. Athanassios Tskliras, and other members of the EcoScope for a fruitful final general assembly. Learn more about EcoScope
👉 bit.ly/blog195sau
June 25, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Very proud to be part of the EcoScope project!
It was featured in a special issue dedicated to EU-funded projects shaping the future of sustainable and climate-resilient fisheries and aquaculture. 🌊🐟
cordis.europa.eu/article/id/4...
June 24, 2025 at 7:23 PM
We’re proud to share our new FREE course on how to update fisheries catch reconstructions 🐟🌍
💻 Learn at your own pace
🌊 Easy to follow
🌎 Custom subtitles

Ready to dive in? bit.ly/catchrecon
June 9, 2025 at 5:54 PM
🔵 Vertical climate velocity adds a critical dimension to species shifts www.nature.com/articles/s41...

🔵 Justice on the Seafloor: A Critical Appraisal of the Extension of Sovereign Rights to Natural Resources on the Continental Shelf www.cambridge.org/.../0AE20FB0...
May 27, 2025 at 4:38 PM
On #WorldTurtleDay, learn about three MPAs where efforts are made to protect these animals from being caught in fishing nets

Marawah Biosphere www.seaaroundus.org/data/#/mpa/784

Savu Sea Marine Nat Park www.seaaroundus.org/data/#/mpa/938

Mayotte Marine Nat Park www.seaaroundus.org/data/#/mpa/175
May 23, 2025 at 4:23 PM
This #StarWarsDay, let’s use the Force… for good. Across our planet — and not just in galaxies far, far away — fish species are threatened by pollution, overfishing, and climate change.

Learn more bit.ly/ghostgearsau and be a guardian of the aquatic realm
May 4, 2025 at 11:59 PM
#FlashbackFriday and #WorldTunaDay
Study: Indian Ocean tuna & shark catches are 30% higher than official numbers suggest.
Learn more bit.ly/yftunasau
May 2, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Here's a fun fact on #InternationalDanceDay!

📷 Luc Viatour.
April 29, 2025 at 8:38 PM
#ThrowbackThursday

Anti-IUU fishing policies might be driving local fishers towards piracy, says comprehensive study.

Learn more 👉 bit.ly/piracysau
April 24, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Happy World Book Day! 📖
April 23, 2025 at 4:01 PM
#internationalhaikupoetryday This one is titled "Bacuit Bay Breeze".

Share your haiku!
April 17, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Competition between Marine Mammals and Fisheries www.seaaroundus.org/doc/Research... #DolphinDay
April 14, 2025 at 11:48 PM
#TBT Research calls for simpler stock assessment models to prevent overfishing
⬇️
bit.ly/sciencestocks

#MarineScience #sustainablefisheries
April 3, 2025 at 4:47 PM
#ThrowbackThursday Women’s fishing activities amount to an estimated 3 million tonnes of marine fish and other seafood per year, contributing significantly to food and livelihood security in all regions of the world.
These contributions, however, often go unnoticed
Learn more 👉 bit.ly/womencatchsau
March 27, 2025 at 4:10 PM
The Sea Around Us PI, Dr. Daniel Pauly, attended the screening and panel discussion of Fatal Watch at the DC Environmental Film Festival.

This documentary shows the dangers faced by fisheries observers.
Learn more about the film ⬇️
news.mongabay.com/2025/03/fata...
March 25, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Happy International Day of Happiness from an all-smiles Sea Around Us team! (Dr Pauly is smiling on the inside 😉) www.seaaroundus.org/people-2/
March 20, 2025 at 4:43 PM
#ThrowbackThursday

Urea isn't just a waste product – it's a critical factor in the reproductive strategies of sharks and rays.

Learn more 👉 bit.ly/ureagolt
March 13, 2025 at 4:13 PM