Public participation has become an important component to many decision-making processes. It
has many benefits, both for the participant as well as the decision-maker. It provides education
and raises public awareness ...
Public outreach and education can effectively improve human behavior toward the natural
environment. While communication between the scientific community and the general public is
often challenging, scientists can bring ...
Apparent failure of traditional management approaches to stall declines of
economically important fish populations has led to new management approaches
including marine protected areas (MPAs). Recreational organizations ...