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Assessing public attitudes towards sharks using the Implicit Association Test

Lerose, C. S., Peterson, M. N., Larson, L. R., Casola, W., Pharr, L. D., Price, C. S., … Barber, A. (2026, February 20). Marine Policy, Vol. 2.

Emotions and political identity predict public acceptance of urban deer management

Desrochers, H. M., Peterson, M. N., Larson, L. R., Moorman, C. E., Kierepka, E. M., Kilgo, J. C., & Hostetter, N. J. (2025, January 15). Urban Ecosystems, Vol. 28.

Environmental identities of college students reveal potential conflicts and common ground for wildlife conservation

Furstenberg, R. V., Larson, L. R., Peterson, M. N., Lee, K. J., Vayer, V. R., stevenson, … Woosnam, K. M. (2025, September 13). Biological Conservation, Vol. 312.

Evaluating household dynamics of wildlife preferences using toys

Casola, W., Peterson, M. N., Lawson, D. F., Jackson, S. B., Stevenson, K. T., & Valdez, R. X. (2025, February 13). Human Dimensions of Wildlife, Vol. 2.

Future Water Yield Projections Under Climate Change Using Optimized and Downscaled Models via the MIDAS Approach

Fallahi, M., Nelson, S., Caldwell, P., Roise, J., Beyene, S., & Peterson, M. (2025, August 29). Environments, Vol. 12.

The Potential Impacts of Climate and Land Use Changes on Water Yield in the Croatan National Forest, USA

Fallahi, M., Nelson, S. A. C., Roise, J. P., Beyene, S., Peterson, M. N., & Caldwell, P. V. (2025, December 5). Environments.

Birdwatching linked to increased psychological well-being on college campuses: A pilot-scale experimental study

Peterson, M. N., Larson, L. R., Hipp, A., Beall, J. M., Lerose, C., Desrochers, H., … Martin, K. L. (2024, April 20). Journal of Environmental Psychology, Vol. 96.

Birdwatching linked to increased psychological well-being on college campuses: A pilot-scale experimental study

Journal of Environmental Psychology, 96, 102306.

Environmental and social impacts of shifting park-use patterns during the COVID-19 pandemic: Insights from state and local park managers

Beall, J. M., Larson, L. R., Peterson, M. N., Seekamp, E., & Smith, C. (2024, October 28). Journal of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism, Vol. 48.

Environmental and social impacts of shifting park-use patterns during the COVID-19 pandemic: Insights from state and local park managers

Journal of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism, 48, 100833.

Evaluating the false consensus effect in private landowner perceptions of hunting

Human Dimensions of Wildlife, 29(4), 441–445.

How early family activities predict life satisfaction among parents with adult children

MedRxiv, 2024–2011.

How mixed messages may be better than avoidance in climate change education

Stevenson, K., Busch, K. C., Peterson, M. N., Frank, D. A., & Chavez, R. A. (2024, September 24). Journal of Environmental Studies and Sciences, Vol. 9.

How mixed messages may be better than avoidance in climate change education

Journal of Environmental Studies and Sciences, 1–10.

Political identity as a driver of hunter responses to chronic wasting disease in a post-COVID world

Lerose, C. S., Peterson, M. N., Larson, L. R., Levine, J. F., Boggess, M., Watkins, C., … Howard, B. (2024, November 6). Human Dimensions of Wildlife, Vol. 11.

Political identity as a driver of hunter responses to chronic wasting disease in a post-COVID world

Human Dimensions of Wildlife, 1–17.

Conservation decision makers worry about relevancy and funding but not climate change

Wildlife Society Bulletin, 47(2), e1424.

Conservation motivations and willingness to pay for wildlife management areas among recreational user groups

Land Use Policy, 132, 106801.

Conservation motivations and willingness to pay for wildlife management areas among recreational user groups

Land Use Policy, 132, 106801.

Evaluating impacts of R3 workshops for first-time hunters at universities across the United States

Wildlife Society Bulletin, 47(3), e1482.

Evaluating impacts of R3 workshops for first‐time hunters at universities across the United States

Wildlife Society Bulletin, 47(3).

Evaluating the false consensus effect in private landowner perceptions of hunting

Casola, W. R., Desrochers, H. M., & Peterson, M. N. (2023, August 16). Human Dimensions of Wildlife, Vol. 8.

How a marine debris environmental education program plays to strengths of linguistically diverse learners

Hartley, J. M., Stevenson, K. T., Pereira, S. R., Peterson, M. N., Lawson, D. F., & Martinez, B. (2023, January 12). Frontiers in Education, Vol. 7.

How a marine debris environmental education program plays to strengths of linguistically diverse learners

Frontiers in Education, 7, 1058864.

How mixed messages may be better than silence in climate change education

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Nature-Based Learning and Development: Maximizing the Returns on Investment, Volume II, 125.

SECAS Future: Structuring governance to achieve landscape-scale conservation outcomes

Teachers as Learners

The Electronic Journal for Research in Science & Mathematics Education, 27(2), 1–24.

The influence of YouTube videos on human tolerance of sharks

Animal Conservation, 26(2), 154–164.

Children of Trinidad prioritize conservation of species that are important in nature

Caribbean Studies, 50(1), 63–77.

Drivers of long-term support for marine protected areas in The Bahamas

Ocean & Coastal Management, 217, 106000.

Economic contributions of wildlife management areas in North Carolina

Forest Policy and Economics, 140, 102747.

Economic contributions of wildlife management areas in North Carolina

Forest Policy and Economics, 140, 102747.

Factors associated with human tolerance of snakes in the southeastern United States

Vaughn, A. K., Larson, L. R., Peterson, M. N., & Pacifici, L. B. (2022, October 6). Frontiers in Conservation Science, Vol. 3.

Factors associated with human tolerance of snakes in the southeastern United States

Frontiers in Conservation Science, 3, 1016514.

Group size mediates effects of intraspecific competition and forest structure on productivity in a recovering social woodpecker population

Animal Conservation, 25(3), 438–452.

Influence of social media on fear of sharks, perceptions of intentionality associated with shark bites, and shark management preferences

Casola, W. R., Beall, J. M., Peterson, M. N., Larson, L. R., & Price, C. S. (2022, October 21). Frontiers in Communication, Vol. 10.

Influence of social media on fear of sharks, perceptions of intentionality associated with shark bites, and shark management preferences

Frontiers in Communication, 7, 1033347.

Measuring the value of public hunting land using a hedonic approach

Human Dimensions of Wildlife, 27(4), 343–359.

Political polarization of conservation issues in the era of COVID-19: An examination of partisan perspectives and priorities in the United States

Journal for Nature Conservation, 67, 126176.

Political polarization of conservation issues in the era of COVID-19: An examination of partisan perspectives and priorities in the United States

Journal for Nature Conservation, 67, 126176.

Self-reported participation in outdoor and nature-based recreation before and during the COVID-19 pandemic supports psychological health and well-being

Wellbeing, Space and Society, 3, 100094.

Self-reported participation in outdoor and nature-based recreation before and during the COVID-19 pandemic supports psychological health and well-being

Wellbeing, Space and Society, 3, 100094.

The influence of YouTube videos on human tolerance of sharks

Animal Conservation, 26(2), 154–164.

Using the implicit association test to evaluate subconscious attitudes toward snakes

Anthrozoös, 35(2), 293–306.

What is community-level environmental literacy, and how can we measure it? A report of a convening to conceptualize and operationalize CLEL

Gibson, L. M., Busch, K. C., Stevenson, K. T., Cutts, B. B., DeMattia, E. A., Aguilar, O. M., … Wheaton, M. (2022, May 4). Environmental Education Research, Vol. 4, pp. 1–29.

What is community-level environmental literacy, and how can we measure it? A report of a convening to conceptualize and operationalize CLEL

Environmental Education Research, 28(10), 1423–1451.

Connection to Nature Boosts Adolescents’ Mental Well-Being during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Sustainability, 13(21), 12297.

Connection to nature boosts adolescents’ mental well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic

Sustainability, 13(21), 12297.

Cultural Cognition and Ideological Framing Influence Communication About Zoonotic Disease in the Era of COVID-19

Frontiers in Communication, 6.

Cultural cognition and ideological framing influence communication about zoonotic disease in the era of Covid-19

Frontiers in Communication, 6, 645692.

Diverse University Students Across the United States Reveal Promising Pathways to Hunter Recruitment and Retention

The Journal of Wildlife Management, 85(5), 1017–1030.

Diverse university students across the United States reveal promising pathways to hunter recruitment and retention

The Journal of Wildlife Management, 85(5), 1017–1030.

Drivers of long-term support for marine protected areas in The Bahamas

Casola, W. R., Rehnberg, M., Peterson, M. N., Blake, K., Thorne, T., & Langerhans, R. B. (2021, December 11). Ocean & Coastal Management, Vol. 12.

Evaluating how Swedish hunters value content in hunter education classes

Human Dimensions of Wildlife, 26(5), 492–500.

Evaluating the cultural fit of hunting and angling among minority sportspersons in North Carolina

Leisure Sciences, 44(1), 22–35.

Group size mediates effects of intraspecific competition and forest structure on productivity in a recovering social woodpecker population

Animal Conservation, 25(3), 438–452.

How outdoor science education can help girls stay engaged with science

Stevenson, K. T., Szczytko, R. E., Carrier, S. J., & Peterson, M. N. (2021, March 22). International Journal of Science Education, Vol. 3, pp. 1–22.

How outdoor science education can help girls stay engaged with science

International Journal of Science Education, 43(7), 1090–1111.

Intergenerational learning: A recommendation for engaging youth to address marine debris challenges

Hartley, J. M., Stevenson, K. T., Peterson, M. N., Busch, K. C., Carrier, S. J., DeMattia, E. A., … Strnad, R. L. (2021, June 30). Marine Pollution Bulletin, Vol. 9.

Intergenerational learning: A recommendation for engaging youth to address marine debris challenges

Marine Pollution Bulletin, 170, 112648.

It’s about time: perceived barriers to in-service teacher climate change professional development

Environmental Education Research, 27(5), 762–778.

It’s about time: perceived barriers to in-service teacher climate change professional development

Environmental Education Research, 27(5), 762–778.

Lasting Conservation and Science-Related Outcomes Associated with Science Education, Environmental Education, and Outdoor Science Education

Children, Youth and Environments, 31(1), 116–145.

Measuring the value of public hunting land using a hedonic approach

Casola, W. R., Peterson, M. N., Wu, Y., Sills, E. O., Pease, B. S., & Pacifici, K. (2021, August 11). Human Dimensions of Wildlife, Vol. 8.

Modernization of artisanal fishing communities on Andros Island, The Bahamas, as a treadmill of production

Ocean & Coastal Management, 201, 105487.

Natural and anthropogenic sources of habitat variation influence exploration behaviour, stress response, and brain morphology in a coastal fish

Jenkins, M. R., Cummings, J. M., Cabe, A. R., Hulthén, K., Peterson, M. N., & Langerhans, R. B. (2021, June 18). Journal of Animal Ecology, Vol. 6.

Natural and anthropogenic sources of habitat variation influence exploration behaviour, stress response, and brain morphology in a coastal fish

Journal of Animal Ecology, 90(10), 2446–2461.

Outdoor Activity Participation Improves Adolescents’ Mental Health and Well-Being during the COVID-19 Pandemic

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(5), 2506.

Outdoor activity participation improves adolescents’ mental health and well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(5), 2506.

Perspective from a youth environmental activist: Why adults will listen to youth in politics

Frontiers in Political Science, 3, 636583.

Public support and visitation impacts of Sunday hunting on public hunting lands

Human Dimensions of Wildlife, 26(1), 94–97.

The future of wildlife conservation funding: What options do US college students support?

CONSERVATION SCIENCE AND PRACTICE, 3(10), e505.

The future of wildlife conservation funding: What options do US college students support?

Conservation Science and Practice, 3(10), e505.

Using the Implicit Association Test to Evaluate Subconscious Attitudes Toward Snakes

Vaughn, A. K., Peterson, M. N., Casola, W. R., Stevenson, K. T., & Pacifici, L. B. (2021, October 18). Anthrozoös, Vol. 10.

Youth can promote marine debris concern and policy support among local voters and political officials

Frontiers in Political Science, 3, 662886.

Youth wildlife preferences and species-based conservation priorities in a low-income biodiversity hotspot region

Liles, M. J., Peterson, M. N., Stevenson, K. T., & Peterson, M. J. (2021, February 8). Environmental Conservation, Vol. 6.

Youth wildlife preferences and species-based conservation priorities in a low-income biodiversity hotspot region

Environmental Conservation, 48(2), 110–117.

Comparing personalities of self-identified cat colony caretakers and bird conservation professionals

Peterson, M. N., Serenari, C., Rodriguez, S. L., & Jenni, G. D. L. (2020, January 15). Human Dimensions of Wildlife.

Comparing personalities of self-identified cat colony caretakers and bird conservation professionals

Human Dimensions of Wildlife, 25(3), 296–299.

Conservation Hospice: A Better Metaphor for the Conservation and Care of Terminal Species

Peterson, M. N., Bruskotter, J. T., & Rodriguez, S. L. (2020, June 17). Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution.

Conservation hospice: A better metaphor for the conservation and care of terminal species

Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, 8, 143.

Effects of group size and group density on trade-offs in resource selection by a group-territorial central-place foraging woodpecker

Ibis, 162(2), 477–491.

Empowering children to change hearts and minds on climate change against all odds

In Teaching Climate Change in the United States (pp. 11–28). Routledge.

Evaluating how Swedish hunters determine which species belong in nature

Peterson, M. N., Chen, A., Essen, E., & Hansen, H. P. (2020, August 27). European Journal of Wildlife Research, Vol. 8.

Evaluating how Swedish hunters determine which species belong in nature

European Journal of Wildlife Research, 66(5), 77.

Evaluating how Swedish hunters value content in hunter education classes

Peterson, M. N., Essen, E. V., & Hansen, H. P. (2020, November 22). Human Dimensions of Wildlife, Vol. 11.

How combinations of recreational activities predict connection to nature among youth

Szczytko, R., Stevenson, K. T., Peterson, M. N., & Bondell, H. (2020, July 30). The Journal of Environmental Education, Vol. 51, pp. 462–476.

How combinations of recreational activities predict connection to nature among youth

The Journal of Environmental Education, 51(6), 462–476.

How decision makers view wildlife conservation challenges in the southeast United States

Journal of Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, 8, 108–116.

How do YouTube videos impact tolerance of wolves?

Human Dimensions of Wildlife, 25(6), 531–543.

How urban identity, affect, and knowledge predict perceptions about coyotes and their management

Anthrozoös, 33(1), 5–19.

Modeling urban socio-ecological drivers of human--carnivore coexistence

Journal of Urban Ecology, 6(1), juaa022.

Modernization of artisanal fishing communities on Andros Island, The Bahamas, as a treadmill of production

Casola, W. R., Oren, J., Register, M. L., Littlejohn, J., Peterson, M. N., & Langerhans, R. B. (2020, December 16). Ocean & Coastal Management, Vol. 12.

Private protected areas, ecotourism development and impacts on local people's well-being: a review from case studies in Southern Chile

In Protected Areas, Sustainable Tourism and Neo-liberal Governance Policies (pp. 96–114). Routledge.

Public support and visitation impacts of Sunday hunting on public hunting lands

Human Dimensions of Wildlife, 26(1), 94–97.

Reaching underserved populations through a fisheries education program

Fisheries, 45(3), 131–137.

Using Local Examples of Wildlife Climate Adaptation to Start a Student-Centered, Nationwide Dialog on Climate Change

100th American Meteorological Society Annual Meeting. Presented at the AMS.

WHAT WILD ANIMALS DO KIDS CARE ABOUT MOST AND WHY DOES IT MATTER?

Frontiers for Young Minds, https-kids.

A method for mapping hunting occurrence using publicly available, geographic variables

Burke, C. R., Peterson, M. N., Sawyer, D. T., Moorman, C. E., Serenari, C., & Pacifici, K. (2019, August 11). Wildlife Society Bulletin, Vol. 43, pp. 537–545.

A method for mapping hunting occurrence using publicly available, geographic variables

Wildlife Society Bulletin, 43(3), 537–545.