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  "id": "1997-may-hook-line-and-pulitzer",
  "slug": "1997-may-hook-line-and-pulitzer",
  "url": "https://dwillis.github.io/uplink/article/1997-may-hook-line-and-pulitzer.html",
  "year": 1997,
  "month": "May",
  "monthNum": 5,
  "headline": "Hook, line & Pulitzer",
  "kicker": "",
  "author_name": "John McQuaid",
  "author_title": "Reporter",
  "affiliation": "The Times-Picayune",
  "summary": "An investigation into the global status of fisheries by The Times-Picayune exposed alarming trends and the effects of market pressures on fish populations. This led to the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service.",
  "keywords": [
    "fisheries",
    "Pulitzer",
    "investigation"
  ],
  "topics": [
    "Investigative Methods",
    "Health & Environment",
    "Data & Databases"
  ],
  "technologies": [],
  "full_text": "When The Times-Picayune assigned reporters to examine global fisheries, they discovered that the issues were interconnected due to the global marketplace. This interconnectedness formed the basis for the 'Oceans of Trouble' series, which won the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service. The reporters gathered data concerning catch, economics, and fish stocks, which highlighted a drastic decline in fishing success and economic stability for fishermen. Despite extensive regulatory attempts, the fisheries were already depleted, showcasing the government's lag in addressing overfishing. CAR enabled the team to unravel these economic and social connections, despite information gaps. The study presented a stark picture of failure in fisheries management. Furthermore, digital communication platforms like 'Fishfolk' provided valuable discourse and source tracking, proving key in both framing the series and finding interview leads. This endeavor underlined not just the dire state of global fisheries but also the profound consequences of inadequate data management and policy adherence.",
  "provenance": {
    "extracted_by": "pre-v2",
    "extracted_at": "",
    "verified": true
  },
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