Tracing anglers in the Gulf Coast: New machine learning tools reveal when, where and how anglers fish‎

The Gulf Coast is recognized worldwide for its exceptional fishing opportunities, offering anglers a wide variety of species such as trout, red snapper, and grouper. Recreational fishing represents a significant—yet historically undermeasured—aspect of overall fisheries pressure in the region, raising concerns about its impact on fish populations and the need for effective conservation and management.