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Originally Posted by -scallywag-
Rob,
I sure miss hearing you speak at the MLPA meetings....  |
thanks.
as for the science part, those that were there more on the inside machinations can certainly explain more. things like "persistent kelp" was created as a new condition. there was no mention of specific species. they overlooked or ignored data showing our fish stocks are healthy.
the final science report was supposed to be available for peer review, section 2858 of the bill. you're a scientist, peer review is the sine que non of scientific research. without any data, without peer review, I can only remain suspect.
there were supposed to be SAT members from Parks and Rec and from Sea Grant. None were present on the South Coast SAT. however, they WERE present on the Central Coast SAT. so they have no excuse possible for the exclusion.
there are other things. I hope that you can dig deeper into the "science" and learn something. our position all along was management. closures are unscientific and draconian totalitarian measures.
I hope you didn't take anything I said in a negative way towards you. I am so furious at this my blood is boiling right now as I write this. I can't even begin to describe the rage I feel.