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Assembling a diverse group of individuals that typically are
in conflict within a highly charged regulatory venue is a tenuous and challenging
initiative. The first Summit set the stage for overcoming the traditional
conflicts. With constructive and progressive dialogue among delegates,
stimulated by informed advisors, the following long term objectives are
envisioned:
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- Enhance awareness and understanding of varying perspectives on the
elements of a sustainable Gulf of Mexico shrimp industry.
- Identify areas of common interest among diverse groups associated
with the Gulf of Mexico shrimp industry.
- Reinvigorate the formal relationships between the Mexican and U.S.
shrimp fisheries.
- Clarify conflicting issues among diverse groups associated with the
Gulf of Mexico shrimp industry.
- Identify and evaluate potential for common efforts toward achieving
elements of a sustainable Gulf of Mexico shrimp industry.
- Identify areas that are candidates for an alternative dispute resolution
process.
- Develop or enhance personal relationships with leadership of groups
integrated into the sustainability of the Gulf of Mexico shrimp industry.
- Develop a strategic plan for the sustainability of the Gulf of Mexico
shrimp industry.
- Maintain database and contact with delegates, advisors and interested
observers for continuation of initiatives to achieve the strategic plan.
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To obtain these objectives, the following thematic areas will be the focus
of continuing Summit activities:
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- Economics
- Supply & Demand
- Labor & Technology
- Data Collection
- Fleet Capacity
- Financial Development
- Market
- Trends
- Quality Enhancement
- Product Identification
- Consumer Education
- Management
- Fishery Related Data Collection
- Vessel Monitoring
- Techniques
- Status of Stocks
- Harvest Impacts
- Conflict Resolution
- Environmental
- User Groups
- Allocation
- General Issues
- Research Needs
- Communications
- Participation & Committment
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