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View article: Starting a Dialogue: Understanding the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Values Related to Fisheries Management of a Black Fishing Community in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Starting a Dialogue: Understanding the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Values Related to Fisheries Management of a Black Fishing Community in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Open
Synopsis There is a lack of understanding of how fishing regulations are made as well as a lack of local community trust in policy makers. Communities, particularly communities of color, often feel their interests and challenges are not ta…
View article: The physiological stress response of juvenile nurse sharks (Ginglymostoma cirratum) to catch-and-release recreational angling
The physiological stress response of juvenile nurse sharks (Ginglymostoma cirratum) to catch-and-release recreational angling Open
Nurse sharks ( Ginglymostoma cirratum ), especially juveniles, are often encountered by near-shore and shore-based recreational anglers and are suggested to exhibit minimal behavioral and physiological responses to capture, largely based o…
View article: A “war” over lobster and whales: The issue-attention cycle, media discourse, and political ecology of right whale science and conservation in six US newspapers
A “war” over lobster and whales: The issue-attention cycle, media discourse, and political ecology of right whale science and conservation in six US newspapers Open
News organizations and journalists are important and influential actors in environmental politics. Their reporting on social and environmental issues often follows issue-attention cycles (IACs) that emphasize drama and problematization to …
View article: Red Tide Outreach in Florida: Message Framing, Environmental Emotions, and Support for Mitigation
Red Tide Outreach in Florida: Message Framing, Environmental Emotions, and Support for Mitigation Open
“Red tide” is the popular name for a harmful algal bloom that occurs frequently in Florida waters and has significant impacts on the environment, the economy, and human and animal health. This paper addresses the limited understanding of p…
View article: Public perception of an important urban estuary: Values, attitudes, and policy support in the Biscayne Bay-Miami Social Ecological System
Public perception of an important urban estuary: Values, attitudes, and policy support in the Biscayne Bay-Miami Social Ecological System Open
Understanding public perceptions, values, and preferences can be fundamental to effective conservation governance, management, and outreach. This is particularly true in socially and ecologically complex marine and coastal spaces, where ma…
View article: Whales for Sale: A Content Analysis of American Whale-Watching Operators’ Websites
Whales for Sale: A Content Analysis of American Whale-Watching Operators’ Websites Open
Digital media, particularly websites, have become a critical component of wildlife tourism experiences, especially during the pretour information-seeking stage. With a focus on whale watching, this study used a grounded theory approach to …
View article: The relationship between tourism and the environment in Florida, USA: A media content analysis
The relationship between tourism and the environment in Florida, USA: A media content analysis Open
The existence of trade-offs between continued tourism growth and environmental protection are apparent in Florida, where tourism-dependent economies are reliant on natural resources as key attractions. We analyze Florida newspaper articles…
View article: #Sawfish: Social media to assess public perceptions, behaviors, and attitudes towards a critically endangered species
#Sawfish: Social media to assess public perceptions, behaviors, and attitudes towards a critically endangered species Open
Monitoring population size and dynamics of threatened or low-density species is often both logistically difficult and costly. Recently, social media has emerged as a new tool for species monitoring. In this study, we expand on the use of s…
View article: The next generation of conservation research and policy priorities for threatened and exploited chondrichthyan fishes in the United States: An expert solicitation approach
The next generation of conservation research and policy priorities for threatened and exploited chondrichthyan fishes in the United States: An expert solicitation approach Open
Chondrichthyan fishes are ecologically and economically important, yet many are overfished or at elevated risk of extinction. Researchers report a desire to perform policy‐relevant science that can generate data in support of effective con…
View article: First identification of probable nursery habitat for critically endangered great hammerhead <scp> <i>Sphyrna mokarran</i> </scp> on the Atlantic Coast of the United States
First identification of probable nursery habitat for critically endangered great hammerhead <span> <i>Sphyrna mokarran</i> </span> on the Atlantic Coast of the United States Open
Great hammerheads ( Sphyrna mokarran ) have undergone significant global population declines and were assessed as Critically Endangered by the IUCN in 2019. Identification and protection of critical habitat, particularly during early life …
View article: The psychology of recycled water: Factors predicting disgust and willingness to use
The psychology of recycled water: Factors predicting disgust and willingness to use Open
Water recycling is increasingly recognized as a critical strategy to maintain sustainable water supplies. Yet public acceptance of water recycling often lags behind. It is unclear the degree to which individuals are aware of the role of di…