Incorporating uncertainty into management models for marine mammals
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The history of marine mammal management demonstrates the need to incorporate uncertainty into management models. The new management scheme separates science from policy through the use of performance criteria. The management efforts are directed towards the risk posed by human beings to marine species.
Publication Name: Conservation Biology
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0888-8892
Year: 2000
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Status of marine mammals in the United States
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The regional differences in the status of the marine mammal stocks are noted in the U.S. Abundant quantitative data is available for few cetacean stocks but it is difficult to monitor the trend of these species.
Publication Name: Conservation Biology
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0888-8892
Year: 2000
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Bycatch of Marine Mammals in U.S. and Global Fisheries
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Marine mammal bycatch in the United States was reduced significantly after take reduction policies were implemented; however, bycatch continues to be a threat to marine mammal populations worldwide.
Publication Name: Conservation Biology
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0888-8892
Year: 2006
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