| Summary | Scientists who study the NWHI (ecological and/or social). Includes international scientists from a variety of instiutions. Co-trustee agencies authorize permits for research. Since the NWHI has become completely no-take, researchers are the main 'user' of the MPA. |
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| Project | SESMAD |
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| Subtype | Research Community |
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| Sector | Scientific Research and Conservation |
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| Interest Heterogeneity | Low (1) |
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| Explanation | There are a variety of different research groups in the NWHI doing work on different projects, but overall the research interests focus on ecosystem health, biodiversity, fisheries, and other environmental aspects that apply to the MPA. |
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| Costs Of Exit | Not Applicable |
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| Proportionality (Of Costs And Benefits) | Not Applicable |
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| Actor Group Coordination | Informal |
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| Explanation | Some coordination through the monument saying what they want, research Qs etc - informal collaboration in response to this.
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| Leadership | No leader |
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| Explanation | Because these are different groups of researchers, there is no one leader for this actor group. |
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| Leadership Accountability | Not Applicable |
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| Leadership Authority | Not Applicable |
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| Actor Group Trust | Medium (2) |
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| Explanation | Depending on funding and personalities this is probably medium |
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| Past Collaboration | Medium (2) |
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| Explanation | Some researchers are likely to have collaborated in the past |
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| Personal Communication | Not Applicable |
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| Remote Communication | Not Applicable |
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