Introduction
Living Resources
The living resources of the Mobile Bay National Estuary Program area are both abundant and diverse. Abundance is illustrated by the millions of pounds of fish and shellfish harvested each year by commercial and recreational fishermen. Diversity is found in the over 800 species of vertebrates and even greater, but unknown, number of non-vertebrates, ranging from the Alabama black bear to microorganisms.
The richness of living resources is not matched by an abundant or diverse knowledge base. Information on status and trends is lacking for most organisms within the area. The action plans in the MBNEP management plan try to address this issue.
The objective of the living resources issue is to: "Maintain native populations within historical ranges and natural habitat, and restore populations that have declined." The following sections address living resources: Status and Trends Needs, Exotic Species, and Commercial and Recreational Fisheries.
Introduction to CCMP
Mobile Bay NEP home page
What you'll find in these pages:
Issues
For each issue identified, we'll answer the questions below.
"What's the Problem" summarizes the one or more highlighted issues.
"What Are We Doing?" describes current management objectives and specific actions that are addressing highlighted issues.
"How Can We Map Our Progress?" links actions with management results to date. Look here to see on-the-ground work in progress.
Contributing Factors
An interactive graphic shows how everyday human activities in coastal watersheds increase pressures along the coast. When not managed wisely, these activities can negatively impact the health of coastal environments.
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This framework for reporting performance was developed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Coastal Services Center. PIVOT is designed to help communities or programs assess and communicate how well their management plans are working. Visit the NOAA Coastal Services Center Build-A-PIVOT Web site for more information.
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