Recreational fishermen could be ‘untapped allies’ in the fight against climate change, Northeastern research says

By Cynthia McCormick Hibbert March 3, 2023
Women standing on rock in lake fishing

Nature lovers tend to be categorized as either “appreciative” or “extractive.” The first group includes people like hikers and bird watchers, while the second includes hunters, fishermen and fisherwomen.

A recent study by Northeastern marine biologists says there’s an overlap between the two groups that could be the start of a new conversation about protecting the environment—and combating climate change.

Read more from Northeastern Global News

Photo by Thom Bridge/Independent Record via AP

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