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HOST: The San Francisco Chronicle is also alarmed:

VOICE: The image of vanishing underwater life and befouled waters is striking enough. But the study group's cures are equally strong: Marine reserves or ocean parks off-limits to commercial fishing, regulatory bodies with stronger powers and greater public attention. The report provides a warning that the ocean is not an unlimited expanse and needs careful stewardship that it's not getting now.

HOST: The Charleston South Carolina Post and Courier concludes:

VOICE: As for criticism from some fishing-industry officials that the commission's report is overly pessimistic, keep in mind that the fishing industry was represented on the Pew panel. fishermen have much to lose if their short-term pursuit of profits continues severe damage to fisheries. while measuring the difficulty of the task ahead, and its financial costs, we must understand that there will also be a high price to pay if the oceans' health continues to decline.

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