Volume 60
The politics of Nassau grouper management.
Authors
Brown, V. Download PDF Open PDF in BrowserOther Information
Date: November, 2007
Pages: 605-606
Event: Proceedings of the Sixtieth Annual Gulf and Caribbean Fisheries Institute
City: Punta Cana
Country: Dominican Republic
Abstract
Science and scientific studies have played an important role in the management, utilization, and protection of edible marine species. The Nassau grouper has been one of the prime targets of this effort. Despite good research, political decisions don’t always mesh with the recommendations of scientists. This presentation will discuss some of the issues related to the decision making process by policymakers, and how scientific findings can be more influential in the process – if not the final decision.