Thank you, Mr. Chair.
One of the interesting aspects of this particular topic—MPAs—has been the almost, at times, totally contradictory evidence given by witnesses, from one that government is moving too fast on MPAs, to the other that MPAs are the salvation of all that ails the worldwide oceans. Somehow, we have to walk the middle.
I have two questions, one of which I want to begin with briefly, and which a couple of my colleagues picked up on. The comment was made that setting up MPAs benefits local communities. One of the issues of concern has been heard from communities directly aligned with fishing activities, where MPAs may curtail those activities. I'm curious.... I believe it was you, Dr. Woodley, who made the comment that MPAs have been identified as improving local economies. Could you just briefly explain it a bit more?