From abundance to scarcity : A history of U.S. marine fisheries policy

The book discusses the development of federal programs in marine biological sciences and the evolution of scientific understanding about marine wildlife populations, describes the work of federal fisheries programs in promoting the interests of the fishing industry, considers the response of agencie...

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Autor principal: Weber, Michael L.
Format: Llibre
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Publicat: Washington Island Press 2002
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Sumari:The book discusses the development of federal programs in marine biological sciences and the evolution of scientific understanding about marine wildlife populations, describes the work of federal fisheries programs in promoting the interests of the fishing industry, considers the response of agencies to factors such as dam-building and coastal development that have led to increased pollution and habitat loss, examines the shifts in understanding and values that underlie major legislation including the Marine Mammal Protection Act, the Endangered Species Act, the Magnuson-Stevens Act, and the Sustainable Fisheries Act , examines the evolving relationship between federal agencies, the fishing industry, communities, and nongovernmental conservation organizations, with an eye toward future management practice