Reasoning behind creating Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary?

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If anyone has any first hand knowledge regarding the creation/intent of the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, then please contact me (mikef@basspond.com). These meetings would have taken place in the late '80s and early '90s.

Particularly it would be helpful if there were any meeting minutes, news clippings or audio tape available that described what the premise was for creating the sanctuary as well as any assurances made to stakeholders at the time.

Thanks In Advance,
Mike Flaherty
Vice President
Massachusetts Striped Bass Association