Harassment and obstruction of observers in U.S. fisheries

Fishery observers play a crucial role in the management and conservation of fish stocks, but the treatment they receive aboard fishing vessels can affect their ability to perform their duties. Using law enforcement data from the Northeast and Alaska regions, home to the most important commercial fis...

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Main Authors: Jessica L. Dobson, Matthew R. Kahley, Anna M. Birkenbach, Kimberly L. Oremus
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Marine Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2023.1232642/full