Ecosystem-Based Management for the Oceans

"This excellent book demystifies the idea of ecosystem-based management and explains the many ways in which the ideas can be applied in the real world. At once a primer, theoretical synthesis, practical guide, and roadmap for the future, this book will is a must-read for all those interested in the subject."---Callum Roberts, Professor of marine conservation, University of York "This unique volume provides case studies and worked examples of marine EBM—a guidebook on implementation."---Steven Murawski, director of scientific programs and chief science advisor, U.S. National Marine Fisheries Service "This lucid and innovative book convincingly argues for a holistic, resilience-based approach to oceans management. More importantly, it charts a way forward. In a world of rapidly changing seas, it will be a critical guide for scientists, agency staff, policymakers, and students."---Gretchen C. Daily, Professor, Stanford University and coauthor of The New Economy of Nature "This important book marks a milestone in the pursuit of management that takes ecosystems seriously. Its collection of information and analysis will be of use to students, social and natural scientists, and—perhaps most important—those who would be stewards of the natural world upon which humans rely."---Kai Lee, program officer, Conservation and Science, David & Lucile Packard Foundation "For proponents of ecosystem-based management,the good news is that another new book, Ecosystem-based Management for the Oceans, conveys the topic at its state-of-the-art level of development...both Marine Ecosystems and Global Change and Ecosystem-based Management for the Oceans are valuable troves that could profitably be mined, and any academic bookshelf would wear them well."---Carl Safina, BioScience "Ecosystem-Based Management for the Oceans heralds a timely call for action. Ocean scientists, resource managers, and policymakers should take careful note of the volume and connected developments. They chart a critical new course for marine management— steering us away from destruction and toward a bountiful future for Earth's oceans." * Science *