SALEM — Salem State University’s politics, policy and international relations department recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Congressional Internship Program. Since 2003, nearly 30 Salem State students have had
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Cape Cod tourists view the growing population of sharks and seals differently than do local residents especially commercial fishers, according to a new study.
Fishers tend to view seals as a nuisance, whereas tourists love them. But they agree on some things, said Jennifer Jackman, the lead researcher and a professor at Salem State University.
“[There are] some differences in perceptions about what is good for the ecosystem and what isn't, but there's a shared commitment to the ecosystem,” she said.
In Woods Hole on Monday, the researchers released a report of their scientific survey, which measured the attitudes of three groups tourists at the Cape Cod National Seashore, fishers, and voters about the resurgence of seal and shark populations off Cape Cod.
Three universities and several local organizations cooperated on the survey, including the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy, Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen’s Alliance, and Center for Coastal Studies. W