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Depth of Knowledge: Fishing Data Counting Into Big Decisions

Giving Commercial Fishermen a Voice in Wind Farm Testimony


Commercial fishermen, whose livelihoods depend on knowing the sea, are being consulted by government on projects ranging from ocean wind farms to the habits of 250 million-year-old sturgeon. Facts provided by 40-year fishing veteran Kevin Wark can play a major role in cooperative research for harvesting responsibly, yet preserving an already highly regulated industry. “We know that if our fishing […]


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