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Anticipating Fluctuations of Bigeye Tuna in the Pacific Ocean From Three-Dimensional Ocean Biogeochemistry

Results reveal the impact of variability of biogeochemical conditions in the ocean interior on the dynamics of bigeye tuna on the Pacific Ocean.
December 01, 2022 - Peer-Reviewed Research ,
Pacific Islands

Seamount Effects on Micronekton at a Subtropical Central Pacific Seamount

Although seamounts are found globally and their ecological and economical importance is well known, the mechanisms for supporting seamount-associated communities are not well understood.
June 28, 2022 - Peer-Reviewed Research ,
Pacific Islands

Quantifying the Distribution of Swordfish (Xiphias Gladius) Density in the Hawaii-Based Longline Fishery

The multi-species VAST model was used to better understand swordfish and their response to environmental conditions (critical for predicting potential climate change impacts) within the economically important Hawaii-based longline fishing grounds.
October 01, 2020 - Peer-Reviewed Research ,
Pacific Islands

Toward an Environmental Predictor of Tuna Recruitment

Researchers used phytoplankton size to predict catch rates and weight of bigeye tuna in the Hawaiʻi longline fishery.
July 22, 2020 - Peer-Reviewed Research ,
Pacific Islands

Economics and Human Dimensions of Eastern Pacific and West Coast Fisheries

We conduct research on socioeconomic dimensions to support the conservation and management of international tuna fisheries, domestic Highly Migratory Species and Coastal Pelagic Species fisheries, marine recreational fisheries, and protected species.
West Coast
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Rights-Based Management, Competition, and Distributional Equity in Hawaii’s Largest Commercial Fishery

Many global fisheries have transitioned to rights-based management to improve bioeconomic outcomes, but several fishing communities have experienced negative social impacts.
May 14, 2020 - Peer-Reviewed Research ,
Pacific Islands

Relative Impacts of Simultaneous Stressors on a Pelagic Marine Ecosystem

Model suggests that due to climate change, a decline in the yield of Hawaii's longline fishery may be inevitable, but the effects of climate change on the ecosystem depend heavily on the intensity of fishing mortality.
July 04, 2019 - Peer-Reviewed Research ,
Pacific Islands

Synergy Among Oceanographic Variability, Fishery Expansion, and Longline Catch Composition in the Central North Pacific Ocean

Spatial variability in oceanographic conditions play a large role in influencing the magnitude and composition of catch for Hawai'i's bigeye tuna longline fleet.
May 24, 2018 - Peer-Reviewed Research ,
Pacific Islands

Bigeye Tuna Catch Limits Lead to Differential Impacts for Hawaiʻi Longliners

An examination of the effects of quota reductions on the Hawai'i longline fleet.
May 14, 2018 - Peer-Reviewed Research ,
Pacific Islands