Using the integrated ecosystem assessment framework to build consensus and transfer information to managers

摘要: Abstract Ecosystem-based management is widely regarded as a method to improve the way we manage our coastal marine resources and ecosystems. Effective ecosystem-based relies upon synthesizing scientific knowledge transferring this into actions. Integrated ecosystem assessment framework conduct synthesis transfer information resource managers. Portions of were applied build consensus on focal components processes that are characteristic sustainable South Florida producing services at level society desires. Consensus was developed through facilitated meetings aimed conceptualize ecosystem, develop indicators, risk analysis. Resource managers, researchers, academics, non-governmental organizations participated in these contributed science myriad communications decision makers public. A proof concept Bayesian Belief Network explore integrating results an interactive scenario evaluation tool. The four year effort resulted development research coordination network should provide foundation for implementing across multiple agencies.