Science and Its Role in the National Marine Fisheries Service

Author:   Ocean Studies Board ,  Division on Earth and Life Studies ,  National Research Council ,  National Academy of Sciences
Publisher:   National Academies Press
ISBN:  

9780309084628


Pages:   98
Publication Date:   31 August 2002
Format:   Paperback
Availability:   In stock   Availability explained
We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately.

Our Price $76.56 Quantity:  
Add to Cart

Share |

Science and Its Role in the National Marine Fisheries Service


Add your own review!

Overview

NMFS has a difficult and complex task in managing U.S. marine fisheries. Despite some successes, too many stocks continue to decline. Over the past decade, several problems have been identified that have contributed to the current dissatisfaction with how marine fisheries are managed. This dissatisfaction is evident from the large number of lawsuits filed by the fishing industry and environmental organizations. One central problem is overfishing. Overfishing issues have been discussed in a series of NRC reports, and these reports identify overcapitalization, and technological and gear improvements as some of the causes. The reports recommend ways to stem these problems and to advance the practice of fishery science at NMFS. This report reiterates some of these recommendations, and makes new recommendations to enhance the use of data and science for fisheries management.

Full Product Details

Author:   Ocean Studies Board ,  Division on Earth and Life Studies ,  National Research Council ,  National Academy of Sciences
Publisher:   National Academies Press
Imprint:   National Academies Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 23.10cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.177kg
ISBN:  

9780309084628


ISBN 10:   0309084628
Pages:   98
Publication Date:   31 August 2002
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock   Availability explained
We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately.

Table of Contents

1 Front Matter; 2 Executive Summary; 3 1. Introduction; 4 2. Adequacy of NMFS Data, Scientific Foundations, and Models; 5 3. Adequacy of Science for Ecosystem and Biological Considerations; 6 4. Adequacy of Social and Economic Data; 7 5. Adequacy of the Use of Science in Fishery Managment; 8 6. Legal Challenges Related to NMFS Science: A Sampling of the Litigation; 9 7. Findings and Recommendations; 10 References; 11 Cases Cited; 12 Appendix A: Committee and Staff Biographies; 13 Appendix B: Acronyms; 14 Appendix C: National Standards in the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act; 15 Appendix D: Statement of Task

Reviews

Author Information

National Research Council

Tab Content 6

Author Website:  

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

No review item found!

Add your own review!

Countries Available

All regions
Latest Reading Guide

Aorrng

Shopping Cart
Your cart is empty
Shopping cart
Mailing List