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Media Type:

Fact Sheet | Brochure | Poster | Extension Report | Research Summary

Publication Number:

IISG25-SFA-BRC-030

Pages:

8

Description:

A study funded by the USDA North Central Regional Aquaculture Center analyzed public sentiment regarding five fishes to offer valuable insights for industry stakeholders, policymakers, and conservation organizations with vested interests in the management and preservation of these fishes. From July 2020 to June 2024, over 732,200 social media mentions referenced bluegill, largemouth bass, rainbow trout, walleye and yellow perch.

Recommended Citation

Quagrainie, K.K., Widmar, N.O. & Smith, M.L. (2025). “Measuring interest in Fish found in the US North Central Region through Online Media.” Purdue University, Illinois-Indiana Publication ISG25-SFA-BRC-030. https://iiseagrant.org/publications/hooked-on-data-unraveling-social-media-conversations-on-midwest-fishes/.

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Creators

Amy Shambach, Kwamena Quagrainie

Year

2026

Focus Areas

Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture

Topics

Aquaculture, Fisheries