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Healthy and local is the focus of this special collection around the people who grow and bring organic food to local markets and the people who shop at these markets. Topics also include how farmers grow organic food and the quality of our food supply around issues to include local economy, seeding, use of pestisides and fertilisers, water, food security, availability and pricing.

Curated by earthsayer

June 08, 2026

Accurate shark identification is essential for sustainable deep-sea fisheries. A new digital identification key, developed by FAO’s Common Oceans Deep Sea Fisheries Project and the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS), provides fishers, observers, and scientists with a modern, easy-to-use tool. It facilitates precise recognition of deepwater shark species in the Western Indian Ocean.

Using photos, graphics, and a simple step-by-step interface, the key ensures accurate species recording. This supports crucial conservation and RFMO management in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ). For more information, visit the Common Oceans and GEF project pages, or subscribe to FAO's YouTube channel.


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