This symposium is inspired by the continued need to raise awareness about and appreciation for all the fish. Since people act on behalf of what they care about, we are hosting this session to congregate and celebrate creative and novel communication and public engagement approaches that are: changing perceptions about and behavior towards underappreciated native fishes and their habitats; fostering opportunities for traditional and non-traditional audiences to make fish an essential part of their daily routines and lives; facilitating public dialogue with a broader cross-section of society about the importance of native fishes to human wellbeing; and elevating diverse voices to inspire these connections to and respect for native fishes. Traditional talks and non-traditional presentation formats (e.g. live demos) are welcome.
Organizer: Katrina Liebich, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, [email protected]