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Environmental Science

The Ecological Impacts of Recreational Fishing on Lake Food Webs

Quick fact

Selective removal of large piscivorous fish by recreational anglers can cause a cascade that leads to increased algal blooms, reducing water clarity and oxygen levels.

Why this is interesting

Imagine pulling a string from a tangled web—one fish removed can send vibrations through the entire lake. What happens when many anglers pull many strings?