MAF 100 FINAL URI QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1.Climate Change: any change in climate over time, whether due to natural vari- ability
or as a result of human activity
2.How do we know climate is changing?: Global surface temp is rising, Global sea
levels are rising, Global snow cover is declining
3.Drivers of climate change?: Greenhouse gas emissions, changes in GHGs ice core
emissions, rise of CO2
4.Key Marine & Coastal impacts of climate change?: Sea level rise, higher temps,
more CO2, more rain
5.Strategies to address climate change: Assess science, reduce emmisions
6.Mohamed Nasheed (Maldives): Concerned about climate change in Maldives,
Worked internationally to reduce carbon dioxide
7.Recreational fishing: Fishing for sport or pleasure
8.3 categories of recreational fishing: 1) Private angling from shore 2) Private angling
from boat 3) For hire-fishing operations (Charter boats)
9.How many salt water anglers fish in US waters?: more than 11 million, 1.5 million
in New England
10.Recreational fishing is important how?: history, economy and culture
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11.Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation & Management Act (1976): The fish off
the coasts of the United States...constitute valuable and renewable natural resources.
These fishery resources contribute to the food supply, economy, and health of the
Nation and provide recreational opportunities.
12.NOAA National Saltwater Recreational Fisheries Policy (2015): To provide guidance
about development and maintenance of enduring and sustainable high quality saltwater
recreational fisheries
13.Recreational fishing in the Gulf of Maine: Gulf of Maine cod stock assessment
showed that biomass levels are at critically low levels.
14.To protect Gulf of Maine cod: NEFMC proposed a DHRA (no commercial
groundfishing) with a Reference Area (no fishing at all)
15.What is an MPA?: A clearly defined geographical space, recognized, dedicated and
managed through legal or other effective means...
...to achieve the long-term conservation of nature with associated ecosystem ser- vices an
cultural values
16.MPA sites and stats: Over 5,800 sites as marine protected areas... MPA's cover 0.65%
of oceans
17.Different types of MPAs: Designated Habitat Research Area, Fishery closure, Multiple
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1.Climate Change: any change in climate over time, whether due to natural vari- ability
or as a result of human activity
2.How do we know climate is changing?: Global surface temp is rising, Global sea
levels are rising, Global snow cover is declining
3.Drivers of climate change?: Greenhouse gas emissions, changes in GHGs ice core
emissions, rise of CO2
4.Key Marine & Coastal impacts of climate change?: Sea level rise, higher temps,
more CO2, more rain
5.Strategies to address climate change: Assess science, reduce emmisions
6.Mohamed Nasheed (Maldives): Concerned about climate change in Maldives,
Worked internationally to reduce carbon dioxide
7.Recreational fishing: Fishing for sport or pleasure
8.3 categories of recreational fishing: 1) Private angling from shore 2) Private angling
from boat 3) For hire-fishing operations (Charter boats)
9.How many salt water anglers fish in US waters?: more than 11 million, 1.5 million
in New England
10.Recreational fishing is important how?: history, economy and culture
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, MAF 100 FINAL URI QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
11.Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation & Management Act (1976): The fish off
the coasts of the United States...constitute valuable and renewable natural resources.
These fishery resources contribute to the food supply, economy, and health of the
Nation and provide recreational opportunities.
12.NOAA National Saltwater Recreational Fisheries Policy (2015): To provide guidance
about development and maintenance of enduring and sustainable high quality saltwater
recreational fisheries
13.Recreational fishing in the Gulf of Maine: Gulf of Maine cod stock assessment
showed that biomass levels are at critically low levels.
14.To protect Gulf of Maine cod: NEFMC proposed a DHRA (no commercial
groundfishing) with a Reference Area (no fishing at all)
15.What is an MPA?: A clearly defined geographical space, recognized, dedicated and
managed through legal or other effective means...
...to achieve the long-term conservation of nature with associated ecosystem ser- vices an
cultural values
16.MPA sites and stats: Over 5,800 sites as marine protected areas... MPA's cover 0.65%
of oceans
17.Different types of MPAs: Designated Habitat Research Area, Fishery closure, Multiple
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