Managing Ocean and Coastal Areas, Ecosystems, and Resources

Building on the foundations of improved ocean and coastal governance, new scientific information, and enhanced education presented by William Ruckelshaus and James Coleman elsewhere in this issue, the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy went further to explore the full breadth of topics included in its...

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Published in:Marine Technology Society journal 2004-12, Vol.38 (4), p.35-41
Main Author: Sandifer, Paul
Format: Article
Language:English
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Marine
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Summary:Building on the foundations of improved ocean and coastal governance, new scientific information, and enhanced education presented by William Ruckelshaus and James Coleman elsewhere in this issue, the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy went further to explore the full breadth of topics included in its charge from Congress. As a result, the Commission's final report includes over 200 recommendations that span the gamut of ocean and coastal issues, ranging from up-stream areas to the depths of the sea, from practical problem solving to broad guidance for ocean policy. Central to all these recommendations is the notion that coastal and ocean resources should be managed in a way that reflects the relationships among all ecosystem components, living and nonliving, specifically including humans. Although I focus on specific issues below, the call for an ecosystem-based management approach is echoed throughout the report. (The Commission's definition of ecosystem-based management is discussed further in an article by Adm. Watkins, elsewhere in this issue.).
ISSN:0025-3324
DOI:10.4031/002533204787522343