1. “ Tell the Truth and Trust the People ” - Joseph Pew, founder

2. Founded 1948 by Sun Oil family Anonymous donations Becomes public charity in 2002 Who we are Joseph Newton Pew Jr. 1946

3. What is Pew? Our goals Improve public policy Inform the public Stimulate civic life

4. How we achieve our goals Non - partisan reporting, research, advocacy, technical assistance Public policy : Environment State policy Economic policy Health and human services Pew Research Center

5. Some focus areas Research Arts & Culture Energy Economics Land Conservation Oceans Drug Safety Government Families

6. Pew ’ s Ocean Work

7. U. S. Fisheries : South Atlantic red snapper biomass and landings Collapse of key fisheries spurs Pew ’ s interest in ocean conservation…

8. Photo credit: NOAA U. S. Fisheries 85 stocks declared overfished from 1996-2011 33 rebuilt since 2000 41 stocks remain overfished, 29 stocks currently undergoing overfishing A new approach: moving from single species-based to ecosystem-based management

9. The U. S. Caribbean Reef - based fisheries Coral reef habitats depend on ecosystem - based decisions Photo: NOAA

10. Healthy habitat : More fish, more fishing Tourism and coastal communities depend on healthy habitat o Fishing o Diving o Surfing o Beach recreation o Fresh local seafood

11. Thank you, gracias ! Any questions ?