Do anglers take the bait? Anglers' perceptions about fluvial barriers in three river basins in Northern Spain
Ana Sanchez-Alcazar, Rafael Miranda, David Galicia, Lide de Izeta-Zalduendo, José Barquín, Alexia María González-Ferreras, Francisco Jesús Peñas, Ana Villarroya
This study examines anglers' perceptions of river barriers in Northern Spain and finds they have lower ecological awareness and more misconceptions compared to non-anglers.
bioRxiv · Feb 19, 2026 · PreprintEcology