Managing fish stocks shared by nations must focus on the impacts of climate change

The exploitation of marine species worsens when the fish stock is shared by countries as opposed to when it is contained within a single exclusive economic zone. (Shutterstock)

Shared fish stocks of hundreds of marine species have been historically exploited by many countries across the world.

As oceans get warmer and marine species move across international borders toward waters with more favourable environmental conditions, these fish stocks face additional pressures, further challenging the achievement of international sustainability goals.