Figure 34. The Role of Scientists in an LME Approach. (Adapted and modified from Francis and Schotten, 1997; see also Slocombe, 1998; Barber and Taylor, 1990). The role of the policy decision maker is to specify the goals and objectives of the fishery management plan, while working in association with the scientists, to evaluate results while weighing the goals and objectives as well as take and disseminate the decision.
