Summary : While the spiny lobster plan recognized the 

 application of the ESA and MMPA as well as the FCMA , recom- 

 mended lobster catch regulations reflected concern with direct 

 interaction between fishermen and seals, but not with assuring 

 low risk of adverse impacts on seal populations. Analysis of 

 this plan illustrates that different management approaches can 

 be based on interpretation of the same best available scientif- 

 ic information. 



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