Democratic Management of an Ecosystem Under Threat: The People's Reefs - Hardcoverby Kelly Dunning (Author) The conventional wisdom on coral reef management tells us that decentralized management, where the government shares power with local people, has both economic and ecological benefits. Three decades of research show that grassroots, stakeholder focused management allows communities to collaboratively and sustainably manage reefs. "The people" began demanding a seat at the table in the 1990s, with decentralized management even