The principal goal of this study was to determine the potential benefits of using Geographic
Information Systems (GIS) to manage marine resources and ocean space, emphasizing state
ocean interests. We also wanted to know how these benefits might foster more integration in
ocean management, as well as more equity, efficiency,...
The current and potential benefits of using geographic information systems (GIS) to support state-level and regional-scale ocean management in the United States are evaluated. Specifically, the role of GIS in facilitating improved integration of management strategies for a variety of resource use issues across multiple management jurisdictions is examined, along...
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) permits for discharging seafood-processing wastes into adjacent estuarine waters expire July 31, 1974. Beyond this date, Oregon's seafood processors must adopt one or a combination of three options: curtailment of waste production, disposal outside of estuaries, or conversion of waste to some other product....