For Puerto Rico’s fishers, climate change isn’t the only challenge — being left to adapt alone is another

Puerto Rico's fishing community faces daunting challenges from climate change, including rising sea levels and extreme weather, but bureaucratic hurdles are making adaptation even harder. This struggle highlights how environmental pressures often leave local populations without adequate support, underscoring a broader issue of policy neglect. The situation is critical as it threatens the livelihoods of these fishers and the cultural heritage tied to their traditional practices. This story sheds light on the urgent need for more effective, community-centered policies to support vulnerable populations grappling with climate impacts.