Stormwater Overfishing is a current environmental problem of paramount concern to many people who study the coastal areas and the ecosystems that reside within them.  As a result of overfishing many species are being removed from the areas, causing disruption of the particular ecosystem.  Overfishing can also result in extinction of certain species.

    Solutions such as reulation of fishing coastal areas and the time of year in which fisherman will be allowed a catch should also be regulated.  These actions cause great concern for the fishermen who rely heavily on fishing for their income.

• What role are fishing professionals playing in deciding the protection policies?
• Is this a case where policy makers are trying to manage a scarce resource for the future, while practitioners would prefer to strategize for the short term?
• Who are some other stakeholder groups in this controversy?
• Causes of overfishing (changes in practices, etc.)?