The foundation is involved in all kinds of forums on fisheries management on the west coast. I have to admit I'm not as familiar with the issue on the east coast, because my work is really focused on the Pacific. However, I absolutely think we are listening to the commercial fishing sector on a whole host of issues.
I also understand the examples you gave. They create a very visceral and emotional response from someone who depends on the cod fishery, for example. I can absolutely, on a personal level, understand that, but I think when we're trying to make management decisions, they can't be based on those kinds of emotional responses. They need to be based on the best available data and what we know about the ecosystem.