Fishers’ knowledge rivals satellite data

A recent study has highlighted the accuracy of artisanal fishers’ local ecological knowledge (LEK) in mapping marine habitats, revealing that their insights can match satellite data in quality.

Fisherman stood on the deck of his small fishing boat in the eastern Aegean Sea

A recent study has highlighted the accuracy of artisanal fishers’ local ecological knowledge (LEK) in mapping marine habitats, revealing that their insights can match satellite data in quality.