Obama has a first rate group of economists on his side, which ensures that he will not do anything silly.

It is important that we acknowledge the hard work and the contribution of the Secretary General's Special Representative, Mr. Otunnu, and of the United Nations agencies and funds with whom he worked in developing these recommendations.

The strategy is built on vigilant monitoring and surveillance to increase compliance on the high seas, a diplomatic and advocacy strategy to create the conditions for change, and commitment and capacity to work internationally for improved international fisheries and oceans governance.