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CitationAbigail Golden,Dan Holland 2026. Adaptive traits are perceived as important but not sufficiently influenced by U.S. fisheries management.. (https://doi.org/10.1111/faf.70075)
TitleAdaptive traits are perceived as important but not sufficiently influenced by U.S. fisheries management
Publication Year2026
Keywordssurvey research, adaptive capacity, fisheries management, climate change adaptation, climate resilience
AbstractMarine fishery management systems are experiencing unprecedented pressure from climate change. Prior research has identified adaptive traits that, when present in a management system, can promote effective responses to these changes and minimize negative outcomes for fish and fishery systems. Despite theoretical knowledge of this range of adaptive strategies and supportive traits, the extent to which these traits are currently identified as important and actively influencing management has not been previously studied. To address this, we surveyed 321 fishery management professionals and scientists across all eight regions of U.S. fisheries management. Questions focused on 16 adaptive traits related to topics such as systemic flexibility, opportunities for knowledge exchange, and agency to act. For each trait, at least 68% of respondents identified the trait as important for supporting adaptation in their region. However, when asked about the role of management in promoting these traits
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