New framework revolutionizes fisheries management, leading to healthier fish populations.
The article introduces a new way to manage fisheries called Ecosystem Approaches to Fisheries Management (EAFM). It identifies 13 main factors that can harm fish populations, like overfishing and habitat loss. By using these factors to diagnose population changes, the framework helps suggest the best ways to manage fisheries. This approach aims to improve how we understand and protect fish populations, leading to better-managed fisheries in the future.