Figure 17. Based on the scientific literature, and the experiences of Sissenwine and Mace (2003), an ecosystem approach to a responsible fisheries management system ought to encompass the above listed parameters. An ecosystem approach also needs to take into account environmental variability upon fisheries resources. Six of the seven parameters of the fisheries ecosystem management system are also employed for single-species fisheries management (Sissenwine and Mace, 2003). The similarity between single-species fisheries management and an ecosystem approach should not be a surprise.
