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Imagine a small island named Seafoam Island that is facing the following problem:
Seafoam Island is surrounded by a tropical coral reef called Seafoam Reef. Many tourists come to see Seafoam Reef, and Seafoam Island's residents earn money from these visitors. But as tourism has increased, more boats have started anchoring over the reef. The boats' anchors have hit and damaged corals.
Scientists on Seafoam Island have projected that if nothing is done to stop anchor damage, most of the coral in Seafoam Reef will eventually be damaged or killed.
A scientist wearing diving equipment looks at a damaged coral reef on the ocean floor. She records her notes on a clipboard.
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a scientist studying a damaged reef
The Seafoam Island Government Council has the job of finding a solution to the coral damage problem. However, finding the best solution is not easy. Seafoam Island has several major interest
groups,
or groups of people with important and distinct concerns about the problem. Each group has different requirements for a solution.
One major interest group is concerned about the reef's
biodiversity,
or the number of species that live on the reef. This group wants a solution that protects many different species.
Another major interest group is concerned about the ecosystem services the reef provides, including jobs for Seafoam Island residents. This group wants a solution that keeps residents from losing money from tourism.
The council wants to find a solution that will satisfy as many of the major interest groups on Seafoam Island as possible. What should the council do first?
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