State budgets falling and pressure to deliver results increasing. Impediments include litigation, mis-informed and confused public while increased coastal development and strain on resources. Public education and outreach, especially in fisheries and marine conservation. Integrated data systems. Expand use of precautionary principles.
People CARE about our oceans.
Lack of resources to carry out mission. Invest in university partnership, like Sea Grant. Balance conservation and management objectives. Table 1 1. Demonstrate leadership and accountability - personal and organizational.