What are the ecological and human health impacts of these inputs?
b. Fishing and other consumptive activities – Fishing is part of the rich cultural history of central California but regional and worldwide fishery collapses have led to concern over the health of target species in the Sanctuary [3]. While the MBNMS does not regulate fishing and harvesting activities, the Sanctuary has the responsibility and mandate to monitor biological resources, particularly those at risk (including non-target resources incidentally harmed by fishing or harvesting activities). There are several programs designed to evaluate the status of targeted species in the region. For example, the National Marine Fisheries Service conducts triennial groundfish surveys and stock assessments [19], and the California Department of Fish and Game and the MBNMS have a joint study of kelp canopy dynamics and impacts of kelp harvesting [20]. However, like other programs, these efforts that were established to determine sustainability or impacts of a fishery would profit by expanding sp
