Section 6. Defining Ecosystem Reference Levels: A Case in Puget Sound
- 1. Ecosystem reference levels: how do we know when EBM has succeeded?
- 2. Reference points and reference directions
- 3. Target, benchmark, limit, and precautionary reference levels
- 4. Baseline reference levels
- 5. Reference levels based on nonlinearities
- 6. Normative reference levels
- 7. Focus for the future: targets and success in Puget Sound
- 8. Existing Targets for Puget Sound
- 9. Tables - Defining ecosystem reference levels
- 10. References
About the Science Review
Puget Sound Science Review
- Ecosystem-Based Management: Understanding Future and Desired System States
- Section 1. Introduction
- Section 2. The Future of Puget Sound: Where are We Going?
- Section 3. An Approach to Selecting Ecosystem Indicators for Puget Sound
- Section 4. Evaluation of Potential Indicators for Puget Sound
- Section 5. Results of the Indicator Evaluations
- Section 6. Defining Ecosystem Reference Levels: A Case in Puget Sound
- 1. Ecosystem reference levels: how do we know when EBM has succeeded?
- 2. Reference points and reference directions
- 3. Target, benchmark, limit, and precautionary reference levels
- 4. Baseline reference levels
- 5. Reference levels based on nonlinearities
- 6. Normative reference levels
- 7. Focus for the future: targets and success in Puget Sound
- 8. Existing Targets for Puget Sound
- 9. Tables - Defining ecosystem reference levels
- 10. References
- Section 7. Glossary
- Ecosystem-Based Management: Incorporating Human Well-being
- Ecosystem-Based Management: Ecosystem Protection and Restoration Strategies
- The Biophysical Condition of Puget Sound: Biology
- The Biophysical Condition of Puget Sound: Chemistry
- The Biophysical Condition of Puget Sound: Physical Environment
- Threats: Impacts of Natural Events and Human Activities on the Ecosystem
