Learning From Our Elders: Local Ecological Interviews with the Myrtle Beach Black Fishing Community

By Safina Center Fellow Jasmin Graham

Coastal communities are often the first to feel the effects of climate change and sweeping ecological changes. Despite that, observations from locals who have lived in that area for years are often ignored. Local fishers with a constant presence in these changing environments can be an excellent resource for fisheries management and understanding local ecosystems.

Safina Center Fellow Jasmin Graham takes a dive into the importance of local ecological knowledge, and interviews several fisherman in Myrtle Beach's black fishing community. Watch her video here: