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

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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.

Continue reading at Northeastern Global News.

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