NOAA clarifies misconceptions about ocean zoning and how it benefits fisheries (Fish Radio)
SEAFOODNEWS.COM [Fish Radio with Laine Welch] November 21, 2014
This is Fish Radio. I’m Laine Welch – Ocean-use planning: both on and under. NOAA director Sullivan explains after this
Planning and mapping ocean uses, both on and under, is a goal of the National Oceans Policy set in place in 2010. It is similar to land use planning, but for marine waters. Kathryn Sullivan is Director of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration -
"Think of it like in any community when someone proposes to put more houses in or to set aside a tract of forest as a preserve or establish a new park. When you get a proposal like that, what do you all want to do? You want to come together and say how does that relate to our schools and what impact will it have on our highway system and where do the sewer lines run all those kind of questions come to the foreground."
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