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North Sea Fishing quotas to be cut back again
A Business analysis would consider the fishing industry, the competitive struggle within the industry, the ongoing search for technological improvement and concern of those within the industry to protect their livelihoods and advance their position
A Political analysis would consider the role of national governments and the European Union as national governments have sought to protect their fishing industries and the EU has tried to mediate. It might show how national rivalries have dominated over scientific warnings about falling fish stocks, resulting in inadequate action on the basis of scientific advice. It would also point to the difficulties of policing agreements about fish quotas and might consider Iceland's successful record in this regard.
A Scientific analysis could properly look at fish stocks, fish breeding cycles and the sustainability of fishing in the North Sea. It might utilise the experience of Newfoundland, which has been fished out and Iceland, which has managed to maintain its fish stocks, and consider scientific data pertaining to these differences
trust, valuing ourselves, stewardshipship, honesty, valuing others
What are the 'power' aspects ?
scientific advice would seem to threaten the immediate interests of businesses (fishermen and others in the fishing industry) Scientific theories are ultimately offered as an appeal, inviting the commitment of others to their explanation of experience. There is always a certain openness to this process, most particularly with large explanatory theories that attempt to take in a wealth of diverse data, such as global warming Governments can impose legislative or finacial measures to resolve conflicts
How might 'trust' be helpful ?
What might be hallmarks of 'success'
for the people involved ?
individual scientists themselves seek recognition, they are members of communities that protect their own interests, their institutions need funding etc politicians would wish to (at least be seen to) act in the wider interest of all not just one group businesses wish to prosper
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