News Headline
When seas turn rough, gleaning keeps the fish on the table for some communities
Source
Mongabay (India)
Publication Date
2021-02-24
Communities living close to hard-bottomed shallow shores are more likely to hand-catch marine animals during seasons when other types of fishing often aren’t possible, a new study shows. The findings suggest that worsening sea conditions due to climate change will increase the importance of this type of harvest, known as coastal gleaning.