Meet the Museum Scientist Who Sails the Ocean and Sifts Through Seafood Markets to Identify Fishes
From field sites in Vietnam and the coast of West Africa to her laboratory in Washington, D.C., Kate Bemis applies her knowledge of fish diversity to support sustainable fisheries
New Study Puts Smithsonian Conservation Efforts to the Test
The findings illustrate how people-focused initiatives benefit both society and nature
Can Genetics Improve Fisheries Management?
The Smithsonian's Marine Conservation Program uses genetics as one tool in a holistic approach to marine conservation. In doing so, the Program provides fisheries managers with sound scientific data that can be used for evidence based decision-making and adaptive management.