Finally, it seems that efforts to manage coastal resources are 
beginning to catch up to the phenomenal growth of population which has 
caused so much uncontrolled, adverse environmental impact. The pace of 
resource management is bound to quicken even more as programs take effect 
in Tampa and Sarasota Bays, leading us to believe that universities, 
government laboratories, private research centers, and consulting firms 
will have to grow in size and expertise so as to respond effectively to 
public needs for research and planning. 
Ernest D. Estevez 
Kumar Mahadevan 
Mote Marine Laboratory 
Sarasota, Florida 
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