Perceived Ecological Threats and Economic Benefits of Non-Native Black Bass in the United States

Lauren Seguy; James M. Long

doi:10.1002/fsh.10520

journal article Nov 20, 2020

Perceived Ecological Threats and Economic Benefits of Non-Native Black Bass in the United States

Lauren Seguy James M. Long

Fisheries Vol. 46 No. 2 pp. 56-65 · Oxford University Press (OUP)

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Abstract

Abstract
Black bass Micropterus spp. are highly sought-after sport fish and, where introduced, are emblematic of the tradeoffs between ensuring productive fisheries and conserving native biodiversity. To disentangle these potentially conflicting interests, we administered a survey of fisheries biologists in the United States to assess perceptions regarding ecological and economic impacts of non-native black bass between anthropogenic and natural habitats. Our results indicate that non-native black bass are generally considered economically beneficial in both habitat types. Contrastingly, these species were perceived to have significantly more negative ecological impacts in natural than anthropogenic habitats. Our findings suggest that habitat may be an important factor to partition the conflicting ecological–economic dynamic of non-native black bass. Implications of this study suggest that challenges remain for managers attempting to balance the paradoxical nature of these species as both desired sport fishes and as potentially harmful invaders when found outside their native range.

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Published: Nov 20, 2020
Vol/Issue: 46(2)
Pages: 56-65
License: View

Authors

L

Lauren Seguy

Oklahoma State University, Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management, Stillwater, OK

J

James M. Long

U.S. Geological Survey, Oklahoma Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK

Funding

Oklahoma State University

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

U.S. Geological Survey

Cite This Article

Lauren Seguy, James M. Long (2020). Perceived Ecological Threats and Economic Benefits of Non-Native Black Bass in the United States. Fisheries, 46(2), 56-65. https://doi.org/10.1002/fsh.10520

Perceived Ecological Threats and Economic Benefits of Non-Native Black Bass in the United States

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