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a sushi bar in california 10 Tips on Sustainable Sushi : Michael Conathan’s advice on what to consider when you sit down at the sushi bar.

commercial fishing boat Optimism for New England’s Groundfishery: More emotionally charged rhetoric won’t pull New England’s storied fishing industry back from the brink, writes Michael Conathan. It will take compromise on all sides.

fisherman sets off from pier The Newest Redlist Species: Commercial Fishermen: Jobs in commercial fishing are down, but lawmakers’ attacks on fisheries management systems will not solve the problem, says Michael Conathan.

Cape Cod What I Did on My Summer Vacation: Michael Conathan explains why, despite what we see on the surface, the oceans are not OK.

Fisherman Larry The (Nonsensical) Politics of Fisheries Funding: Michael Conathan wonders what legislators are thinking by slashing budgets to maintain the fisheries that support millions of jobs and put food on our tables.

Twelve Million Lines in the Water: Michael Conathan debunks the perception that recreational fishing doesn’t harm fish stocks and offers ways to reduce your impact while enjoying the sport.

Dealing with the Aquaculture Dilemma: Michael Conathan argues that farmed fish are a fact of life and we should continue efforts that attempt to make the practice safer.

The International Politics of Bluefin Tuna: NOAA’s decision not to list bluefin tuna as endangered may not be popular, says Michael Conathan. But it was the right move.

Sustainable Supermarket Sweep: Michael Conathan braves the aisles to find out which of our nation’s grocery stores are paying attention to where their fish come from.

Maximizing the Value of America’s Fisheries: Many U.S. fisheries have gone from overfishing to underfishing in just a few years, writes Michael Conathan. We need to strike the right balance with regulations.

The End of Overfishing in America: Michael Conathan reports some good news for our nation’s fisheries and fishermen.

Waking from the Gluttony: The first in a new series from Michael Conathan outlines the issues confronting our nation’s fisheries.