Utilizing volunteers on fisheries projects: benefits, challenges, and management techniques

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An attempt is made to investigate the predation impacts of nonnative fishes in the Verde River, Arizona utilizing 253 volunteers on a research project. A diverse group of volunteers were exposed to conservation issues, helping deflate misconceptions about conservation and agency roles, developing a network of expertise and completing a research project instrumental in determining future management of native fisheries in Arizona.

Management dynamics, Arizona, Administration of Conservation Programs, Resource Conservation & Development, Conservation & Development, Land Subdivision and Land Development, Management, Behavior, Influence, Predation (Biology), Company business management, Conservation of natural resources, Natural resource conservation

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A review of Gulf of Mexico marine protected areas: successes, failures, and lessons learned

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Concerns of commercial and recreational fishers in the Gulf of Mexico over the numerous fishery regulations and closed areas are highlighted. Recommendations are made which include creation of well-designed closed areas that would allow scientists to make accurate assessments, and thereby enabling provision of free areas for fishing while protecting the endangered species.

Legal issues & crime, Government regulation (cont), Government regulation, Mexico, Legal/Government Regulation, Laws, regulations and rules, Fishery law, Fishing laws

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