Blue Economy in UMass Magazine Fall 2024 Issue

From the Article: As fishing has seen declines, the local economy, culture, and way of life are threatened. “We’re taking action,” says Katherine Kahl, GMS director of strategic initiatives. Born directly from collaborations and conversations with lobstermen and fishermen, GMS research considers their needs and how science can help revolutionize not just the fishing industry but the “Blue Economy,” which encapsulates the sustainable use of ocean and coastal resources for all sorts of climate-resilient economic growth and jobs. Kahl explains, “Everything we do considers the history, the cultural fabric, and the relationships that the fishing industry brings to the North Shore and to the commonwealth.”