Fisheries Stock Assessment Scientists are critical to the sustainable management of fish populations, as they provide the scientific foundation for understanding the status and dynamics of fish stocks. Using biological, ecological, and statistical data, they estimate population sizes, reproductive rates, mortality, and fishing pressure on commercially important species. These scientists develop and apply mathematical models to forecast stock trends, determine sustainable catch limits, and evaluate the impacts of fishing on marine ecosystems. Their assessments help inform regulatory decisions such as quotas, size limits, and seasonal closures.
They work closely with government agencies, fisheries managers, marine ecologists, and stakeholders to ensure that stock assessments reflect both scientific accuracy and practical realities in the field. Fisheries Stock Assessment Scientists also contribute to international collaborations and transboundary resource management, especially for highly migratory species. They regularly update models based on new data from surveys, landings, and tagging studies to ensure that advice remains current and adaptive. They play a vital role in balancing the economic value of fisheries with the need for conservation, ensuring long-term sustainability and food security. Through rigorous science and collaboration, these experts help maintain healthy fish populations and support responsible ocean stewardship across the globe. They also engage in capacity-building efforts, training local scientists and fisheries managers to strengthen regional assessment capabilities and promote data-driven decision-making.
Title : Application of artificial intelligence and NISAR satellite to study the air sea CO2 exchange and aquatic toxicology to develop ‘Aquatic Pollution Remediation Technologies’(PART)
Virendra Goswami, Indian Institute of Technology, India
Title : DNA barcoding as a tool for biodiversity and ecological assessment in african freshwater systems: A case study of upper section of River Mpanga, Uganda
Basooma Rose, BOKU University, Austria
Title : Spatial refuge and reproductive potential of the vulnerable the picked dogfish (Squalus acanthias) in the Georgian black sea: Evidence from experimental trawl survey
Guranda, National Environmental Agency, Georgia
Title : Seasonal habitat shifts and purse seine dependence of mene maculata in the Taiwan strait: Early indicators of climate driven ecosystem change
Ipsita Biswas, National Taiwan Ocean University, Taiwan
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Kidanie Misganaw Bezabih, University of Gondar, Ethiopia
Title : Eco friendly bioremediation: Azolla pinnata as a natural shield against hexaconazole toxicity in cyprinus carpio (LINNAEUS, 1758)
Mandeep Kaur, Panjab University, India