Scholars discuss how fishermen of the north will abide

摘要

As the earth changes, and as societies change upon it, commercial fishermen face new demands as stewards of the resource and as community leaders. These new duties and challenges attracted scholars to the 27th Lowell Wakefield Fisheries Symposium, Fishing People of the North: Cultures, Economies, and Management Responding to Change. The meeting showcased how fisheries are not just defined by fish and money, but also encompass a wide range of important human connections — such as food, culture and traditions, livelihoods,