How much is the fish, for cod’s sake?

Agnes Lisik Have you ever wondered where your seafood comes from?
Do you know if this natural renewable resource is sustainable? Are
you aware that overfishing is still a big problem in Europe and
globally? Have you heard of pirate fishing in the 21st century?
This session will address the problem of overfishing, its causes
and possible solutions. Currently, only a minority of European fish
stocks can be considered well managed, and although there is
serious concern about the state of some fisheries, the potential
for recovery is huge and has been quantified by scientists. In
order to maintain healthy marine ecosystems, we need to be informed
and keep our governments accountable over their decisions that
concern the environment and our future. Technology can help to
manage fish stocks and marine protected areas in a better and more
transparent way. Satellite systems monitor fishing vessels’
activity, and the big data generated can be visualized in a
publically accessible way. In addition, mobile applications and
websites help fish identification, and blockchain use may increase
seafood traceability. Technology also goes hand in hand with
research and is indispensable for aiding in the exploration of the
oceans. Monitoring can be conducted on the surface by drones and
underwater by gliders (AUV), while we glimpse the deep-sea bottom
by means of submarine robots (ROV).  All these devices can be
used to better know and protect our oceans. Join this session and
release the Kraken!