Our thanks to the many people who have made
this project happen. It would
not have been undertaken without the commitment and vision of Linda Mercer,
Director of the Bureau of Resource Management at the Maine Department of
Marine Resources (DMR). Her
participation at every step of the way is an integral part of the final
product. Particular thanks go for her careful editing of the document.
Sue Inches, Director of Industry Development at DMR saw the
opportunity to get funding and has provided support throughout.
Paul Anderson, Director of the Maine Sea Grant Marine Extension
Program (MSGMEP), provided funding and his planning skills, took excellent
notes, and generously contributed his staff.
The staff of DMR and MSGMEP helped in the planning and in making both
the substance and the details of the meetings work.
Finally, without the fishermen and scientists who attended the
meetings, this project would not have gone forward nor produced worthwhile
results.
Robin Alden
Don Perkins
Gulf of Maine Aquarium
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