Fisheries Climate Survey Report FINAL - Flipbook - Page 8
CLIMATE CHANGE
IMPACTS ON WELLBEING
Over half (52%) of respondents somewhat or strongly agree that changes in fisheries have increased their
stress level, 40% somewhat or strongly agree that changes in fisheries have negatively impacted their overall
wellbeing, and 32% somewhat or strongly agree that changes in the environment have raised their stress level
(Figure 3).
Figure 3. Survey respondents’ sensitivity to climate change was evaluated based on responses to
questions regarding how changes have affected their mental and physical health and overall wellbeing.
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