Fisheries Climate Survey Report FINAL - Flipbook - Page 9
Despite fishing being important to respondents’ identities (73%), only 35% would encourage their children to
become commercial fisheries harvesters (Figure 4). Fortunately, survey respondents overwhelmingly reported
feeling supported and connected to their community (Figure 4); 64% have lived in their current community for
more than 25-years (Table 1). Despite the extensive fishing experience of this group, 44% of respondents get
more than 50% of their income from outside of fishing while 23% exclusively get income from fishing (Table 1).
Figure 4. Level of agreement with statements regarding
connectedness, community support, and personal identity.
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