Sealing the Deal
The Grey Seal Problem in the U.S. Northeast
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Abstract
This case study uses a PowerPoint-driven approach combined with role-playing to explore issues surrounding the grey seal population off the coast of New England, specifically Chatham, Massachusetts. After gathering information, the students take the part of Chatham City council members and are asked to make a recommendation to Senator Jack Kenny (a fictional individual) on how to amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972. Originally developed for a course in biodiversity conservation, the case could also be used in introductory ecology, environmental management, and environmental ethics courses.
Objectives
Keywords
Grey seal; seals; Marine Mammal Protection Act; Atlantic salmon, Endangered Species Act; biodiversity; Chatham; MassachusettsTopical Areas
Policy issues, Regulatory issues, Social issuesEducational Level
High school, Undergraduate lower divisionFormat
PDF, PowerPointType / Methods
Dilemma/Decision, Role-PlayLanguage
EnglishSubject Headings
Ecology | Environmental Science | Wildlife Management |
Date Posted
07/15/08Teaching Notes
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Comments
Nicole Nishimura
nnishimura@gsastl.org
Science
Gateway Science Academy of St. Louis
St. Louis, MO
10/11/2015
Unfortunately, it looks like the article for the In-class Reading titled "Fishermen say law protects rampant seal population, but not them" is no longer available. I can find a blurb of the article, but when I click to view the full text it generates an error message. Is it possible to get the original article added to the case? Thank you for your time and effort in creating an otherwise wonderful case study! (I was able to find the rest of the articles without difficulty.) Editor's Reply: This case study was originally published in 2008 and we are unable to find that original article. The article was useful for engaging students, but not essential to the success of the case. -----------------------------