Best available science – science uncorrupted by overweening economic objectives or political interests. That’s the kind of science that is supposed to guide the nation’s fishery management councils as they advise the federal agencies that ultimately decide such important issues as catch limits or allowable takes of rare and endangered species. Yet, as our reports on the latest meeting of the Western Pacific Fishery Management Council document, that’s not happening. Science has taken a back seat and economics is the driver. Also in this issue:
A review of Hawai`i mariculture operations, past and future: In this article, we look at projects proposed by Blue Ocean Mariculture, Randy Cates, and Kampachi Farms.
Vitousek Conference highlights: Editor Patricia Tummons reports on the latest research on montane soils, dryland agriculture, and the wekiu bug presented at the annual gathering of environmental researchers in Hawai`i.
Board Talk: Our regular wrap-up of actions of the Board of Land and Natural Resources includes a look at recent transfers of land to the state Agribusiness Development Corporation, the new Thirty-Meter-Telescope sublease for Mauna Kea, and the new crop of Land Board members.
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