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Book SynopsisAs the ecosystem-based trend in fisheries management continues to be implemented worldwide, a thorough background of this new management approach and resulting implementation strategies is needed.
Table of ContentsForeword xi
Preface xiii
Acknowledgments xxvii
List of Acronyms xxix
Section 1: Ecosystem Science and Planning
Chapter 1. Introduction to Ecosystem Science and Planning 3
Background 3
Workshop Goal and Objectives 4
Organization 4
Opening Discussion 5
Ms Kitty M. Simonds 5
Opening Presentations 6
Steve Murawski 6
Carl Walters 11
Paul Dalzell 15
Gerard DiNardo 20
Chapter 2. Data Sources 23
Fishery-Dependent Data 23
Kurt Kawamoto 23
Russell Ito 27
Michael Quach 27
Resource and Habitat Data 31
Russell Brainard 32
Frank Parrish 33
Bud Antonelis 33
Oceanographic Data 35
Russell Moffitt 35
Reconstructing Time-Series Catch Data 38
Dirk Zeller 38
References 41
Chapter 3. Ecosystem Models and Modeling 43
Lessons from Other Regions 43
Neil Gribble 43
Jerald Ault 47
Carl Walters 50
Villy Christensen 51
Patrick Lehodey 53
Jeff Polovina 54
References 64
Chapter 4. Ecosystem Indicators 65
David Kirby 65
Robert Wakeford 67
Mike Fogarty 68
David Witherell 70
References 77
Chapter 5. Working Groups 79
Prelude to Breakout Sessions 79
Data Needs Working Group Report 82
Ecosystem Models Working Group Report 86
Indicators Working Group Report 87
References 91
Chapter 6. Synthesis 93
Summary Synthesis: Mike Orbach 93
Summary Synthesis: David Fluharty 95
Conclusions and Recommendations 97
Reference 101
Section 2: Ecosystem Social Science and Planning
Chapter 7. Background on Ecosystem Social Science and Planning 105
Rationale and Questions for an EAFM in the Western Pacific 105
Purpose of the Social Science Workshop 107
Organization of the Chapter 107
Western Pacific Council Mission and Purview 107
Brief Overview of the Fisheries 108
A History of EAFM in the Pacific Islands 111
Pacific Islands and Ecosystems 112
The Antiquity of Ecosystem Concepts in the Region 113
The Ahupua‘a and Other Forms of EAFM in the Pacific Islands 114
Formal Conceptual and Policy Background 118
References 125
Chapter 8. Introduction to Ecosystem Social Science and Planning 129
Workshop Goal and Objectives 129
Introductory Presentations 130
Kitty Simonds 130
Paul Dalzell 132
Steven Murawski 136
Samuel Pooley 137
Michael Orbach 139
Susan Hanna 142
Reference 144
Chapter 9. Ecosystem Social Science Models 145
Jeffrey Johnson 145
Richard Pollnac 148
Lee Anderson 150
Tim Hennessey 152
Chapter 10. Social Science Data Sources 155
Bryan P. Oles 155
Susan Abbott-Jamieson 156
Peter Wiley 158
Island Context and Social Science Data Challenges and Solutions 160
Paul Dalzell 160
Craig Severance 162
Paul Bartram 163
Fini Aitaoto 166
Judith R. Amesbury 168
Jesse Rosario 170
John Gourley 171
Chapter 11. Social and Economic Indicators and Applications for EAFM in the Pacific 173
Patrick Christie 173
Leah Bunce 176
Joeli Veitayaki 178
Leanne Fernandes 181
Leimana DaMate 182
Chapter 12. Synthesis: Toward Incorporating Social Science in EAFM 185
Drawing on Ancient Concepts and Practices 185
Existing Institutions and Institutional Parameters 186
Pursuing Ecosystem Goals and Objectives through Application of Social Science 188
Research and Monitoring of Direct Ecosystem Relationships 188
A Note on Social and Economic Indicators 191
Research and Monitoring of Indirect Ecosystem Relationships and Effects 192
Choices and Priorities 193
Elements of Social Science Approaches to EAFM in the Western Pacific Region 194
Addressing Variation with an Adaptive Approach 195
Steps for Incorporating Social Science in EAFM in the Region 196
References 198
Chapter 13. Summary Conclusions 199
Summary Points of Particular Relevance to Council FEP
Objectives 199
Concluding Discussion 201
Section 3: The Ecosystem Policy Workshop
Chapter 14. Introduction to Ecosystem Policy 205
Background 205
An Ecosystem Approach for the Western Pacific 206
A Vast and Complex Region 206
Addressing Uncertainties with an Adaptive and Incremental Strategy 207
The Suitability of EAFM Policy in the Western Pacific 208
Prelude to the Ecosystem Policy Workshop 209
Organization of the Chapter 209
References 210
Chapter 15. Ecosystem Policy 211
Objectives and Issues 211
Overview of Findings 212
References 212
Chapter 16. Opening Presentations 213
Kitty Simonds 213
Samuel Pooley 213
Michael Orbach 214
David Fluharty 215
Paul Dalzell 216
David Kirby 219
Frank Parrish 220
Susan Hanna 222
Stewart Allen 223
Chapter 17. Policy for Indigenous Resource User Groups 227
David Kirby 228
John Gourley 228
Judith Amesbury 230
Fini Aitaoto 231
Leimana DaMate 232
Colin Kippen 234
Paul Dalzell 235
Chapter 18. Options for Community and Agency Interaction 241
Paul Dalzell 242
Jared Makaiau 243
Reference 245
Chapter 19. Conclusions and Recommendations 247
Overview 247
Potential Benefits of the EAFM 248
Summary Recommendations for Maximizing the Benefits of the New Approach 249
Biophysical Workshop Recommendations Reiterated 249
Social Science Ecosystem Workshop Recommendations Reiterated 250
Policy Workshop Recommendations for Enhancing Participation 251
Policy Workshop Recommendations for Identifying Fiscal and Human Resources 252
Conclusions and Final Recommendations 253
References 256
Appendix A: Speaker Biographies 257
Appendix B: Select Demographic Tables 269
Index 273
