Very interesting read, and the authors conclude that we need an ecosystem approach, rather than one which focuses on any single factor. Ecosystems are complex interdependent relationships that randomly interconnect - we need to understand that the solutions will be equally complex requiring a multi-faceted recovery strategy in order to succeed.
Curtailing the commercial herring fishery is very desirable, but it is not the only commercial fishery impacting the complex food web chinook rely upon when they are most vulnerable. Most vulnerable being when they first out-migrate into the near estuary ocean, and require a robust diet comprised of crab larvae, krill and herring to name a few key prey sources.
If we want to see the food web rebound and support chinook, and in turn SRKW, our efforts should start with reducing commercial fisheries targeting all of them.
. Sorry I had to.) I'm not very well versed in economics or policy making in government but from my own problem solving, idealistic point of view it seems like a great idea.
