Article: Science vs. policy: industry leaders respond to an apparent collision at the junction of research and advocacy.(ON THE AGENDA)

The promotion of fisheries policy vs. fisheries science at a leading scientific meeting in Seattle last year prompted a rebellion, of sorts: This year, several fishing industry groups took a cue from conservationists and brought their perspective on fisheries management to the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in Washington, D.C.

The industry effort included roundtable discussions, networking and a Festival of Sustainable Seafood--a gastronomic "carrot" of fish and shellfish from around the country to prompt media, congressional staffers and other scientists to ask questions about current fisheries management and about the ...

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