Comment from Elizabeth Harris

I support this ESI, it is important to take in account the economic interests of the citizens in the area, but once the already endangered Steller sea lion is irreversibly adversely effected by overfishing and loss of habitat, this species can not be brought back. While the new restrictions might be a strain and take some sacrifices, we must do all we can to preserve species while we still can, and not wait until it is much too late to attempt to change our behavior. With enough research, it seems a amenable compromise can be reached. With more animals being added to the Endangered Species List and becoming extinct at an alarming rate, it is important to preserve what we still can. These restrictions appear to be an effective way to increase the Steller sea lions chance of survival