Extinction is a dark, shadowy word but scientists must try to bring
it into focus as they try to provide a basis for sound fish and wildlife
recovery decision making, according to a co-leader of the National Marine
Fisheries Service’s Cumulative Risk Initiative.
But decision makers must know that extinction analyses can be flawed.
“Policy makers need to be aware of the perils and pitfalls of extinction
analysis,” Dr. Peter Kareiva told an audience gathered for a Wednesday
workshop …
