Think in terms of a web of interaction and a chain of interactions.
We regard this as a step toward being able to manage the Gulf of Maine on an ecosystem basis. Each increment of knowledge will enable policy makers to make better decisions.
I think it does not unduly harm property owners' rights. Theo and the town were very attentive to striking a balance. And I think they threaded the needle.
The register serves as a baseline for understanding the biodiversity of this renowned and heavily exploited region of the Atlantic Ocean.
