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maintain positive momentum, (c) avoid overloading stakeholders, and (d) close gaps in communication. • In negotiations with stakeholders, it is important to develop a common understanding of real resource needs; set clear, shared objectives; and not allow predetermined negotiating positions or the most vocal individuals to dominate discussions. With regard to the latter, effort should be made to control and take advantage of their energy in order to drive discussions and outcomes in a positive and not divisive direction. • Coordination is vital. Communities vary in their willingness and ability to “consult.” Particularly in small rural communities, stakeholders are often involved in multiple consultations regarding access to their resources and the use of those resources by non-governmental organizations and government agencies. Thus, community consultations must be coordinated to avoid overloading and duplication, which can lead to “consultation burn-out.” <strong>The</strong>re is also a risk that, especially when stakeholders depend on the consultation process for income, that process itself will become a kind of “new economy.” • Monitoring of the stakeholder plan and strategy is necessary to identify issues that need to be addressed and to maintain positive momentum. Assessing and managing stakeholder expectations is essential in order to avoid problems. Providing the feedback necessary to stakeholders, not too little but also not too much, is essential. • Scientists and conservationists must translate their products in order to establish good communication with stakeholders. Furthermore, they should always be modest and demonstrate genuine respect and appreciation for the perspectives, cultures, and knowledge of key stakeholders, such as fishermen and local communities. • Honesty, transparency, and trust are too often neglected in stakeholder communication and interactions. Listening to stakeholders’ concerns, acknowledging their contributions and their understanding of marine resource issues, and trying to put oneself in their shoes are essential for maintaining longterm stakeholder support. Stakeholder participation processes can be categorized at four levels, which can progress from (1) information gathering, to (2) consultation (where the views of stakeholders are actively requested and used to shape decision-making, to (3) shared decision-making (where solutions to specific issues or problems are sought cooperatively and collaboratively), to (4) identifying and involving key personalities who are able to build bridges and trust among participants (gatekeepers). Networking – Key Messages Emerging from the Workshop: Sharing experience and technology: Important issues such as the development of bycatch mitigation methods and the use of special communication tools (e.g., storytelling, websites, “dialogue matters”) would benefit from better networking among MMPAs. Common populations – common threats: Fishing fleets (e.g., European Community fleets operating in Pacific Ocean) and other industries (e.g., salmon farming in Chile, oil industry, maritime shipping) are often major subjects addressed in MMPA management ICMMPA <strong>Conference</strong> Proceedings 82
plans and strategies. <strong>The</strong>refore, in a global context, networking could be useful for engaging such stakeholders at an international level. ICMMPA <strong>Conference</strong> Proceedings 83
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ProCeedingS oF tHe FirSt internAtio
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE FIRST INTERNATIO
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Workshop 6: Creating Regulations th
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marine biodiversity and ocean healt
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catalysts, partners, or support sys
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Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale Nat
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Symposium 1: Designing MPAs and MPA
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networks in the public eye, on the
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Protected Area of Mediterranean Imp
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Mia dolphins, dugongs, and loggerhe
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Symposium 2: Managing MMPAs Moderat
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The following sugg
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• The importance
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have been that MPA managers lack ex
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capacity building in order to addre
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of a cargo vessel (M/V Dunlin Arrow
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Symposium 3: Networking for the Fut
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spatial extent of such “habitat
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Panel 1: Marine Mammal Research wit
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used to study smaller-scale habitat
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ehavior and cultural trait consider
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