Frontiers in Marine Science (May 2025)

Staying hooked: effective science engagement and communication in recreational fisheries

  • Pablo Pita,
  • Sean Tracey,
  • Robert Arlinghaus,
  • Robert Arlinghaus,
  • Eneko Bachiller,
  • Filipa Pinho-Duarte,
  • Keno Ferter,
  • Filipe Henriques,
  • Filipe Henriques,
  • Samantha Hook,
  • Kieran Hyder,
  • Alejo Irigoyen,
  • María P. Jiménez,
  • María P. Jiménez,
  • Martín Laporta,
  • Martín Laporta,
  • Adam M. Lejk,
  • Eoin Leonard,
  • Hans Jakob Olesen,
  • Freya Palmer,
  • Mišo Pavičić,
  • João Pontes,
  • Marta Pujol-Baucells,
  • Marta Pujol-Baucells,
  • Zachary Radford,
  • Mafalda Rangel,
  • William Roche,
  • Hannah Rudd,
  • Diarmuid Ryan,
  • Valerio Sbragaglia,
  • Jules Selles,
  • Catarina N. S. Silva,
  • Christian Skov,
  • Harry V. Strehlow,
  • Stephen Taylor,
  • Pedro Veiga,
  • Leonardo A. Venerus,
  • Paul Venturelli,
  • David Vertegaal,
  • Marc Simon Weltersbach,
  • Martin Wiech,
  • Alexander Winkler

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2025.1589544
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 12

Abstract

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● This abstract summarizes the results of two expert consultations conducted to gather insights into effective communication and engagement strategies in recreational fisheries.● Effective science communication fosters knowledge, understanding, and trust in both science and management decisions.● Public involvement and stakeholder engagement are essential for effective management.● Simplifying complex research findings and using diverse communication tools enhance awareness and understanding.● Strong communication strategies are necessary to implement sustainable recreational fisheries management frameworks.● Funding for communication efforts is often insufficient but remains crucial for success.● Participatory workshops and data-sharing arrangements enhance collaboration and involvement.● Multi-stakeholder consortiums and tailored communication strategies strengthen stakeholder engagement and promote adaptive governance. Interdisciplinary outreach and strategic social media use play vital roles in raising environmental awareness.

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