1. THE TRAGEDY OF THE COMMONS Page 80 “That which is common to all has the least amount care bestowed upon it” - Aristotle

2. Challenge  How can the overuse of an ecosystem service be prevented?

3. Procedure for Game 2  For Game 2, follow the same general procedure steps as before.  However, your goal for this game is to come up with a strategy to ensure that the fishery is maintained at a steady population for years to come. All must participate in fishing.  Record your data in the “Game 2” data table.  Under the Game 2 data table, explain your fleet’s strategy for maintaining the fishery. How successful were you?

4. Procedure for Game 3  For Game 3, follow the same general procedure steps as in Game 1.  However, your goal for this game is to come up with a strategy to ensure that the fishery grows in size. All must participate in fishing.  Record your data in the Game 3 data table.  Under your Game 3 data table, explain your fleet’s strategy for growing the fishery. How successful were you?

5. Analysis Q’s 1. What were some rules you put in place in order to maintain your fish population? 2. What are some real-life ways that fisheries are managed? (feel free to do some research online) 3. In Game 3 you were asked to set up regulations in order to grow your fish population. Can your fish population be too big? Explain. 4. What factors other than fishing could affect the health of a fishery? 5. Our oceans are a global commons. Who should be in charge of managing this important commons? Please explain your answer. 6. Lake Wilderness is a commons in Maple Valley. How is this commons managed? What are the trade-offs involved in managing Lake Wilderness?