A Best Practices Case Study for Scientific Collaboration between Researchers and Managers

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• Journal Title:
  Fisheries
• Personal Author:
  Newcomb, Tammy J. ; Simonin, Paul W. ; Martinez, Felix A. ; Chadderton, W. Lindsay ; Bossenbroek, Jon M. ; Cudmore, Becky ; Hoff, Michael H. ; Keller, Reuben P. ; Ridenhour, Berkley D. ; Rothlisberger, John D. ; Rutherford, Edward S. ; Van Egeren, Scott ; Lodge, David M.
• NOAA Program & Office:
  NOS (National Ocean Service) ; OAR (Oceanic and Atmospheric Research) ; GLERL (Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory) ; NCCOS (National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science)
• Description:
  Effective engagement among scientists, government agency staff, and policymakers is necessary for solving fisheries challenges, but remains challenging for a variety of reasons. We present seven practices learned from a collaborative project focused on invasive species in the Great Lakes region (USA‐CAN). These practices were based on a researcher–manager model composed of a research team, a management advisory board, and a bridging organization. We suggest this type of system functions well when (1) the management advisory board is provided compelling rationale for engagement; (2) the process uses key individuals as communicators; (3) the research team thoughtfully selects organizations and individuals involved; (4) the funding entity provides logistical support and allows for (5) a flexible structure that prioritizes management needs; (6) a bridging organization sustains communication between in‐person meetings; and (7) the project team determines and enacts a project endpoint. We predict these approaches apply equally effectively to other challenges at the research–management–policy interface, including reductions of water pollution, transitions to renewable energy, increasing food security, and addressing climate change.
• Keywords:
  Aquatic Science Nature And Landscape Conservation Nature And Landscape Conservation Nature And Landscape Conservation
• Source:
  Fisheries, 46(3), 131-138
• DOI:
  https://doi.org/10.1002/fsh.10536
• ISSN:
  0363-2415 ; 1548-8446
• Format:
  PDF
• Publisher:
  Wiley
• Document Type:
  Journal Article
• License:
  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
• Rights Information:
  CC BY
• Compliance:
  Library
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha256:26289758d453385121dfee2916336ab40d2ae24609e529b3727aa12b0a92ff74
• Download URL:
  https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/58285/noaa_58285_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 1.51 MB ]