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The use of marine reserves to manage fishing pressure is one of the most contentious issues in U.S. fisheries today. While the potential benefits of reserve systems are widely recognized in theory, applying theory in practice requires making tough decisions regarding where, when and how reserves should be used. We invited various leaders in the field to provide their perspective on issues surrounding the use of marine reserves in their fisheries. In addition, we asked people intimately involved in the Tortugas 2000 initiative to talk about what it was like to participate in that process and to share their thoughts on the final outcome. The purpose of these essays is to reflect the wide range of opinions on the use of marine reserves as a fishery management tool, to promote constructive dialogue on the issue, and to encourage collaboration in the future development of reserve systems. Points of View Billy Causey, Superintendent, Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce The Concept Of Marine Zoning In The Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary: A Case Study, The Tortugas Ecological Reserve Warner Chabot, Vice President for Regional Operations, Center for Marine Conservation, Pacific Regional Office The Critical Role Of No-Take Reserves To Protect Marine Ecosystems And Manage West Coast Fisheries Felicia Coleman, Marine Ecologist, Florida State University The Role For Marine Reserves In Fisheries Conservation: Searching For Common Ground Jim Cook, Pacific Ocean Producers Marine Reserves: The Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Initiative Sam Farr, U.S. Congressman (California, 17th district) and co-chair of the House Oceans Caucus Recent Policies Point to Marine Reserves As A Promising New Tool Bob Fletcher, President, Sportfishing Association of California Can Marine Reserves Be Used In Balance With Other Traditional Marine Fisheries Management Tools? Peter Gladding, Captain, F/V Alexis M The Marine Reserves In The Dry Tortugas Area: How We Got There And Why Roger B. Griffis, Policy Advisor, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce What Is The Marine Protected Areas Executive Order? Andy Griffiths, charterboat operator Collaborating In The Design Of A Marine Reserve In The Florida Keys Patricia Kurkul, Northeast Regional Administrator, National Marine Fisheries Service Marine Protected Areas -- A Tool For Management Roger McManus, Senior Advisor for Oceans to the Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of the Interior, and President Emeritus and Vice Chair for Ocean Policy, Center for Marine Conservation Protecting Some Fish Within No-Take Areas Is Common Sense Pietro Parravano, Owner/Operator, F/V Anne B and President, Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen's Associations Ten Principles For Guiding The Development Of Marine Protected Areas In California Waters Peter Shelley, Vice President, Conservation Law Foundation Marine Protected Areas In The Gulf Of Maine Ronald Smolowitz, Owner/Operator Coonamessett Farm and Independent Consultant Marine Protected Areas -- Let's Strive For A Win/Win Situation
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