Contrasting marine policies in the United States, Mexico, Cuba and the European Union: Searching for an integrated strategy for the Gulf of Mexico region

Cruz, Ivonne; McLaughlin, Richard J.

doi:10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2008.08.004

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“…While all life stages of tiger shark are known to occur in the GoM [ 11 , 25 , 28 ], detailed habitat use has never been quantified. This is striking as the GoM faces numerous anthropogenic stressors [ 35 – 37 ], complex tri-national management [ 38 , 39 ], and indications of size reductions in recreational landings for large sharks [ 40 , 41 ]. Additionally, the potential for ontogenetic and sex-specific habitat partitioning by tiger sharks remains unknown in these waters.…”

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Movement patterns and habitat use of tiger sharks (Galeocerdo cuvier) across ontogeny in the Gulf of Mexico

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The tiger shark (Galeocerdo cuvier) is globally distributed with established coastal and open-ocean movement patterns in many portions of its range. While all life stages of tiger sharks are known to occur in the Gulf of Mexico (GoM), variability in habitat use and movement patterns over ontogeny have never been quantified in this large marine ecosystem. To address this data gap we fitted 56 tiger sharks with Smart Position and Temperature transmitting tags between 2010 and 2018 and examined seasonal and spatial distribution patterns across the GoM. Additionally, we analyzed overlap of core habitats (i.e., 50% kernel density estimates) among individuals relative to large benthic features (oil and gas platforms, natural banks, bathymetric breaks). Our analyses revealed significant ontogenetic and seasonal differences in distribution patterns as well as across-shelf (i.e., regional) and sex-linked variability in movement rates. Presumably sub-adult and adult sharks achieved significantly higher movement rates and used off-shelf deeper habitats at greater proportions than juvenile sharks, particularly during the fall and winter seasons. Further, female maximum rate of movement was higher than males when accounting for size. Additionally, we found evidence of core regions encompassing the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration designated Habitat Areas of Particular Concern (i.e., shelf-edge banks) during cooler months, particularly by females, as well as 2,504 oil and gas platforms. These data provide a baseline for future assessments of environmental impacts, such as climate variability or oil spills, on tiger shark movements and distribution in the region. Future

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“…They argue that binding rules need a much longer negotiation by those responsible for implementation since they often require monitoring and verification. Cruz and McLaughlin (2008) considered marine geographical regions the most proper spatial scale to implement marine environmental management. However, it is not clear how countries in the same region can establish environmental targets and define GES coherently, as required by the COM Decision 2017/848/EC (repealing COM Decision 2010/477/EC), when also taking into account the site-specific aspects of their marine ecosystems, climatic conditions, management priorities or socio-economic activities (Boyes et al, 2016).…”

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“…governance approach has been adopted when coastal countries replaced sectoral policies with new policies that regulate a wide range of socio-economic activities (Cruz and McLaughlin, 2008).…”

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Benefits and impediments for the integrated and coordinated management of European seas

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New multi-sectoral policies with a regional implementation are developed when maritime states recognise the importance of managing the marine environment under an ecosystem-perspective rather than a use-perspective. In Europe, the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) is the first attempt to promote an integrated management of the seas from the coastline to the limit of the Exclusive Economic Zone. This paper shows that, nine years from the MSFD adoption, there remain several ecological, economic, social and governance challenges. Using information gathered in a dedicated survey of the European Union Marine Strategy Coordination Group and in the recent literature the paper identifies the obstacles preventing a successful regional cooperation and policy integration. The survey indicates that the MSFD coordination structures are, in general, well-developed but there is an apparent lack of political will to coordinate actions at the regional level. Member States request greater flexibility to implement the Directive but they put their national interests before the benefit of a coherent and integrated approach for the entire region. Differences in budget, economic sector predominance, lack of staff and the MSFD short timescale are identified as the factors that can hamper cooperation. These have produced recommendations of possible strategies for optimising regional coordination structures which respect the subsidiarity principle underpinning the MSFD.

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“…Managing multiple uses in the area is costly and controversial, and scholars and policymakers regularly debate the cost effectiveness of marine conservation and biodiversity protection (Coleman, Baker, and Koenig 2004;Cruz and McLaughlin 2008). Discussions of conservation costs focus on restrictions to commercial fishing and oil/gas sectors, administrative expenditures, and economic losses to local communities.…”

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Valuing Marine Biodiversity in the Gulf of Mexico: Evidence from the Proposed Boundary Expansion of the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary

Stefanski

Shimshack

2016

Marine Resource Economics

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A B S T R A C TEcological diversity is especially high in the Gulf of Mexico, and multiple Gulf of Mexico resources imply complex management challenges. Yet, relatively little is known about social values of marine biodiversity in the Gulf of Mexico. This article uses results from a stated preference survey of nationally representative households to quantify economic values. The specific assessment scenario involves a current policy proposal to expand the boundaries of the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary. Willingness to pay estimates range from $35-$107 per household. Respondent characteristics are related to willingness to pay in ways consistent with economic intuition and theory. We conclude with aggregate willingness to pay calculations, and results suggest that total social benefits of marine reserve expansion in the Gulf region are large.Key words: Marine biodiversity, Gulf of Mexico, national marine sanctuary.JEL Codes: Q22, Q28, Q51. INTRODUCTIONThe Gulf of Mexico is a hub of marine biodiversity, commercial fishing, oil and gas exploration and drilling, and outdoor recreation. Managing multiple uses in the area is costly and controversial, and scholars and policymakers regularly debate the cost effectiveness of marine conservation and biodiversity protection (Coleman, Baker, and Koenig 2004;Cruz and McLaughlin 2008). Discussions of conservation costs focus on restrictions to commercial fishing and oil/gas sectors, administrative expenditures, and economic losses to local communities. Discussions of conservation benefits, however, are comparatively vague, as both use and non-use values for preserving marine biodiversity are difficult to measure. Balanced policy choices, however, require a more complete understanding of such benefits.This study explores US residents' willingness to pay (WTP), a measure of social value, for marine protected areas in the Gulf of Mexico. We focus on marine conservation in the Gulf of Mexico for three reasons. First, ecological diversity there is especially high. A current census ofStephanie F. Stefanski is a PhD student, Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University, 9 Circuit Dr., Durham, NC 27708 USA (email: stephanie.stefanski@duke.edu). Jay P. Shimshack, Associate Professor of Public Policy and Economics, Frank Batten School, University of Virginia, 235 McCormick Rd., Charlottesville, VA 22904 USA (email: jay.shimshack@virginia.edu).The authors thank Editor-in-Chief Martin Smith, an anonymous associate editor, three anonymous referees, Bob Leeworthy, G. P. Schmahl, the staff of the NOAA Office of Marine Sanctuaries, Quenton Dokken, the staff of the Gulf of Mexico Foundation, Timothy Beatty, Rob Mendelsohn, and Michael B. Ward for helpful discussions. The authors also thank Tulane University's Murphy Institute, Newcomb College, and Georges Lurcy program for generous support. global marine biodiversity ranked the Gulf of Mexico in the top five in both species per unit area and threats to species diversity (Costello et al. 2010). Second, Gulf Coast resourc...

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Contrasting marine policies in the United States, Mexico, Cuba and the European Union: Searching for an integrated strategy for the Gulf of Mexico region

Cited by 19 publications

References 6 publications

Movement patterns and habitat use of tiger sharks (Galeocerdo cuvier) across ontogeny in the Gulf of Mexico

Movement patterns and habitat use of tiger sharks (Galeocerdo cuvier) across ontogeny in the Gulf of Mexico

Benefits and impediments for the integrated and coordinated management of European seas

Valuing Marine Biodiversity in the Gulf of Mexico: Evidence from the Proposed Boundary Expansion of the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary

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