The identified network of social–ecological processes acting at different scales im- plies that decision makers will face complex problems that are linked to broader social, economic, and policy issues. This characterizes wicked problems, which are often dealt with by partial solu- tions that are exploratory and include inputs from various stakeholders along with information sharing, knowledge synthesis, and trust building.
A hybrid approach based on classical fishery management options and preferences, along with monitoring, feedback and forums for searching solutions, could move the process of adaptation forward once an adaptive and appropriately scaled governance system is functioning. Read more: http://phys.org/news/2013-‐01-‐wicked-‐problems-‐devastate-‐pristine-‐coral.html