The hidden forces keeping reef fishers below living wage

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Nov 24, 2025, 9:55 am120 ptsTrending
A new study by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) published in Coral Reefs reveals why many coral reef fishers remain in poverty, even as fish stocks decline and some fishers leave the profession. The research shows that ecological differences, economic pressures, and market incentives keep fishing efforts…

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