Abstract
Spatial and Socioeconomic Fishing Profiles: Central California National Marine Sanctuaries Track: Ocean, Coastal, and Marine Resources Author(s): Charles Steinback Ecotrust was contracted by the three central California National Marine Sanctuaries-Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary, Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary, and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuaries-to collect, compile and analyze spatially explicit socioeconomic information pertaining to commercial and recreational fisheries in and around sanctuary waters. We will present methods and results based upon analytical and informational needs identified by two stakeholder-working groups. Analysis was conducted in support of the Joint Management Plan Review process using Ecotrust's Ocean Communities "3E" (economy, ecology, and equity) Analytical (OCEAN) suite of tools. The OCEAN framework utilizes a GIS database for spatial analysis and interpretation of ecological and socioeconomic data, coupled with an interface that allows scientists, managers, and communities to take an integrated and systemic look at ecosystems, fishery policy and marine conservation issues, as well as the effects of policy changes on central California coastal communities. Charles Steinback Ecotrust Knowledge Systems 721 NW 9th Ave Portland , OR 97209 US Phone: 503-467-0777 E-mail: charles@ecotrust.org |
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