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Charting sustainable waters: Governance challenges and opportunities for fisheries and coastal beach resources in a West African country Marine Policy (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-09-13 Richard Takyi, Francis Kofi Ewusie Nunoo, Badr El Mahrad, Cynthia Addo, John Essandoh
Marine fisheries and beaches (i.e., backshore, foreshore and shoreface) are essential for providing ecosystem services globally, with coastal states being at the forefront of this benefit. Consequently, several policies, legislations, and governance processes must be formulated to ensure their sustainable use due to the impact of anthropogenic and natural pressures. This study aims to analyse the legal
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Rates and drivers of fishery certification and withdrawal from the MSC program Marine Policy (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-09-13 Michael C. Melnychuk, Samantha Lees, Megan Atcheson, Polly Burns, Catherine Longo, Lauren Koerner, Beth Polidoro
Worldwide, many fisheries choose to be assessed against the Marine Stewardship Council’s Fisheries Standard to receive recognition for their sustainable fishing practices and derive economic or other benefits. Some of these fisheries fail an assessment or withdraw from the eco-labelling program before or after having been certified. Understanding factors associated with fisheries joining or leaving
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Stakeholder perceptions of blue economy governance networks and their equity implications in Bangladesh Marine Policy (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-09-12 Jewel Das, Maheshwaran Govender, Haseeb Md. Irfanullah, Samiya Ahmed Selim, Marion Glaser
The ‘Ocean Decade’ focuses on ocean governance and management including ocean health and human well-being in line with the Sustainable Development Goals. Here, we use participatory network mapping to investigate perceptions of Blue Economy governance networks in Bangladesh. Representatives of four Blue Economy stakeholder categories (government, researchers, private sector and civil society, and non-governmental
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From design to implementation: Lessons from planning the first marine protected area network in Canada Marine Policy (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-09-09 Fiona Beaty, Kil Hltaanuwaay Tayler Brown, Julien Braun, Steve Diggon, Emery Hartley, Aaron Heidt, Heather Maddin, Avery Maloney, Rebecca Martone, Chris McDougall, Mike Reid, Carrie Robb, Emily Rubidge, Charles Short, Kristin Worsley
The social-ecological outcomes of marine protected areas (MPAs) can be amplified when sites are designed in networks that function cooperatively and synergistically. From 2015–2024, seventeen First Nations, the Province of British Columbia, and the Government of Canada collaboratively developed a Network Action Plan to establish an MPA Network for the Northern Shelf Bioregion (NSB). The NSB is a diverse
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Smokescreen or groundwork? The paradox of ecological monitoring in the management of Marine Protected Areas Marine Policy (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-09-07 Valentin Lauret, Olivier Gimenez, Hélène Labach, Nicolas Lescureux
At a time when ecological monitoring is crucial to implement efficient biodiversity conservation policies, we studied the perception of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) agents on the place of ecological data in the functioning of MPAs. We interviewed agents working in eight of the main MPAs of the French Mediterranean Sea through qualitative surveys. We found that ecological monitoring encompasses multiple
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Overcoming lock-in of science-policy responses to reef heating Marine Policy (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-09-07 Tiffany H. Morrison, Jon Barnett, Georgina G. Gurney, Jacqueline Lau, Michele L. Barnes, Josh Cinner, Missaka Hettiarachchi, Pip Cohen
Marine heating is the long-term climate-induced warming of oceans. Marked by more frequent, longer and widespread marine heatwave events, the severity of marine heating is generating catastrophic impacts on reef peoples and ecosystems. Here, we examine the range of policy solutions proposed to address reef heating. We find that, until recently, science-informed policy solutions were dominated by recommendations
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Centering community values in marine planning Marine Policy (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-09-07 Fiona Beaty, Bridget John, Myia Antone, Jonathan Williams, Nathan Bennett, Nikita Wallia, Christopher Harley
Centering community values in conservation decision-making can mitigate harm to social-ecological systems caused by the climate, biodiversity, and social justice crises. However, it can be unclear how to weave these values into complicated processes, such as marine spatial planning (MSP), that have historically favoured western and biophysical knowledge and can perpetuate inequitable and status-quo
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Fisheries in flux: Bridging science and policy for climate-resilient management of US fisheries under distributional change Marine Policy (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-09-07 Jacqueline M. Vogel, Arielle Levine, Catherine Longo, Rod Fujita, Catherine L. Alves, Gemma Carroll, J. Kevin Craig, Kiley Dancy, Melissa Errend, Timothy E. Essington, Nima Farchadi, Sarah Glaser, Abigail S. Golden, Olaf P. Jensen, Monica LeFlore, Julia G. Mason, Katherine E. Mills, Juliano Palacios-Abrantes, Anthony Rogers, Jameal F. Samhouri, Matthew Seeley, Elizabeth R. Selig, Ashley Trudeau, Colette
As climate change reshapes marine ecosystems, the dynamics of fish stocks are undergoing rapid transformation. Understanding these shifts and their multifaceted impacts demands more than just scientific inquiry; it necessitates a fusion of knowledge, collaboration, and action. However, the translation of cutting-edge research on the changing distributions and abundance of fish stocks into actionable
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Linking catch reconstructions with downstream supply chain nodes can help strengthen management actions in favour of just, sustainable and resilient futures Marine Policy (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-09-06 Santiago de la Puente, Villy Christensen
Supply chain opacity enables seafood fraud, human rights abuses and unsustainable resource use. To boost seafood transparency, it is vital to understand what is being caught or farmed, by whom, how, where and when. Catch reconstructions, such as those from the Sea Around Us, achieve this. Yet, linking producers’ outputs with downstream supply chain nodes (processors, distributors, wholesalers, retailers
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Alternating livelihoods and coping with shocks: An examination of coastal tourism in Indonesia amidst COVID-19 Marine Policy (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-09-05 Ivana Suradja, Theresia Susanti Asih, Basir, Dysi Polite Dyspriani, Hilda Lionata, Aby Marsiyono, Bambang Adhitya Nugraha, Tiara Intan Palupi, Indra Adi Putra Salam, Liliana Sierra Castillo, Asri Toldo, Andi Trisnawati, Erendira Aceves-Bueno
Coastal tourism is often presented as an alternative to fishing. Despite the optimistic outlook, tourism development has its own challenges, namely its high susceptibility to market and environmental shocks, the limited evidence demonstrating its supposed benefits, and the new issues that may arise with the introduction of tourism to an area. In countries where coastal tourism plays a notable role
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Using vessel surveillance data to estimate spatiotemporal patterns in the short mackerel purse-seine fishery: Implications for time–area closure management in Thai waters Marine Policy (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-09-02 Chonlada Meeanan, Pavarot Noranarttragoon, Piyachoke Sinanun, Wirat Sanitmajjaro, Yuki Takahashi, Methee Kaewnern, Takashi Fritz Matsuishi
Mapping fishing effort and fish abundance across management areas is required to adjust and enforce time–area management measures. Seasonal closures are imposed in Thai waters to mitigate the overexploitation of short mackerel (), one of Southeast Asia’s most economically important pelagic species. This study applied machine learning to fishing vessel surveillance data to estimate spatiotemporal distributions
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A new convention for negotiable multimodal transport documents? Challenges ahead and the way forward Marine Policy (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-09-02 Xingguo Cao, Jingyi Qiu, Mengyan Wang
With the evolution of modern multimodal transport, attempts made globally have not succeeded in creating an international legal instrument for the use of negotiable transport document that is not limited to marine transport. This prompts the proposal to draft a new convention for negotiable multimodal transport documents, but lessons from previous failures shall not be ignored. This article reviews
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Sea Country Indigenous Protected Areas: Indigenous leadership in the protection of Australia’s marine environments Marine Policy (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-09-02 Janella Isaac, Rowena Mouda, David Barrett, Jackie Gould, Dermot Smyth, Tanya Vernes
Australia’s diverse marine environments have been protected and managed by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People since time immemorial, and as an inherent function of their rights and cultural responsibilities. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People around Australia have successfully established Sea Country Indigenous Protected Areas (IPAs), a system of Indigenous-driven collaborative
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Innovating for change in global fisheries governance (again): An introduction Marine Policy (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-08-31 Camille Goodman, Mercedes Rosello, Eva R. van der Marel
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Assessments of expected MPA outcomes can inform and improve biodiversity conservation: Case studies using The MPA Guide Marine Policy (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-08-31 Jenna Sullivan-Stack, Gabby N. Ahmadia, Dominic A. Andradi-Brown, Alexandra Barron, Cassandra M. Brooks, Joachim Claudet, Barbara Horta e Costa, Estradivari, Laurel C. Field, Sylvaine Giakoumi, Emanuel Gonçalves, Natalie Groulx, Jean Harris, Sabine Jessen, Steven Mana'oakamai Johnson, Jessica M.C. MacCarthy, Guilherme Maricato, Lance Morgan, Katharine Bear Nalven, Emily S. Nocito, Elizabeth P. Pike
Global, regional, and national targets have been set to protect and conserve at least 30 % of the ocean by 2030, in recognition of the important benefits of healthy ocean ecosystems, including for human well-being. Many of these targets recognize the importance of the quality, not just quantity, of areas that are included in the 30 %, such as marine protected areas (MPAs). For example, the Convention
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Corrigendum to “Errors and bias in marine conservation and fisheries literature: Their impact on policies and perceptions” [Marine Policy 168 (2024) 10639] Marine Policy (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-08-30 K.L. Cochrane, D.S. Butterworth, R. Hilborn, A.M. Parma, É.E. Plagányi, M.P. Sissenwine
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Stakeholder perceptions of the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources Marine Protected Area planning process Marine Policy (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-08-30 Anne Boothroyd, Vanessa Adams, Karen Alexander, Nicole Hill
Establishing Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in international waters is critical for the conservation of marine biodiversity. The Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) is a global leader in high seas conservation, having established two international MPAs in Antarctica’s Southern Ocean, as part of a commitment to establish a representative system of MPAs for the
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Small Pelagics in West Africa face the multiple challenges of food security, wealth creation and regional governance Marine Policy (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-08-30 El hadj Bara Dème, Pierre Failler
The aim of this article is to present the multidimensional challenges associated with the exploitation of small pelagic fish in the West Africa region. The method involved collecting statistical data on the production and trade of these fish from research centres located in countries along the West African coastline. Field surveys were also conducted with experts and key stakeholders in fisheries to
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Maritime law enforcement concerning offshore energy platforms: Navigating international law constraints and challenges Marine Policy (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-08-30 Qiuwen Wang
Offshore energy platforms (OEPs) serve as a crucial frontier in utilizing renewable energy sources to meet energy demands, powering essential maritime operations such as remote island power supply, offshore oil and gas exploration, seawater desalination, and marine renewable energy harvesting. However, the development of OEPs raises significant legal concerns for maritime law enforcement. Employing
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Changing the focus: The need for cross-scale dynamic management in the Southern Ocean and implications for holistic conservation of Antarctic marine living resources Marine Policy (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-08-30 N. Zaldúa, Z. Zajková, A.L. Machado-Gaye, V. Franco-Trecu, M. Cosse, Y. Ropert-Coudert, A. Kato, A. Soutullo
The Convention on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) establishes the regulatory framework for fisheries management and the establishment of Marine Protected Areas (MPA) in the Southern Ocean. Identifying foraging areas regularly used by penguins provides valuable information for the small-scale management of the krill fishery and the design of MPAs, currently under discussion
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“Akili zetu ziwe moja / Let our minds be one”: Emergent strategy for adapting to seafood insecurity in coastal Kenyan fishing communities Marine Policy (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-08-30 Rachel M. Cohn, Ruth Mbeyu, Andrew Wamukota, Melva Treviño
Small-scale fisheries provide food sovereignty and capital for millions globally. However, coastal Kenyan communities who harvest reef fishery resources are often still food insecure, especially due to the detrimental effects of climate change and overfishing in their communities. This study aims to understand the environmental perceptions and priorities of fishing families in Kilifi County, Kenya
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The economic contribution of U.S. seafood imports throughout the value chain: A sectorial and species-specific analysis Marine Policy (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-08-29 João-Pedro Ferreira, Taryn Garlock, Christa D. Court, James L. Anderson, Frank Asche
Imports can contribute to economic activity and have positive backward and forward linkages in national and regional economies, particularly in the presence of limited domestic supply. Seafood in the United States (U.S.) is a remarkable example of import dependence since most consumption by both processing industries and households relies on imports. To assess the economic contributions of seafood
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Federating ‘Aquaculture 4.0’ for data-driven social and environmental sustainability Marine Policy (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-08-28 Sake R.L. Kruk, Simon R. Bush, Michael Phillips
Aquaculture is undergoing a revolution of data-driven innovation. The rapid uptake of digital technologies in the sector contributes ever larger amounts of data that hold potential for improving decision making for aquatic food system sustainability. Realising the potential of digital tools and new data streams is, however, not inevitable. The current ecosystem of global and production-level digital
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Australia’s jurisdiction and law enforcement in combating IUU fishing in the Southern Ocean Marine Policy (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-08-27 Miaomiao Yin, Sen Wang
Australia used to be an active law enforcer in the Southern Ocean in the 2000s and manifested its fulfillment of multiple roles and duties in exercising jurisdictions effectively to deter the Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing in this region. This paper provides an updated review of Australia’s maritime enforcement against IUU fishing. Australia’s approach to combating IUU fishing in
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Coastal and Marine Management – Navigating islands of data Marine Policy (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-08-26 Helen Murray O’Connor, J. Andrew G. Cooper
The disciplines of Coastal Management and Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) are predominantly focussed on creating a regulatory and legislative framework within which national and regional planning policies, climate mitigation measures and environmental monitoring requirements can be effectively implemented. These evidence-based processes necessitate the discoverability, accessibility and integration of
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How to implement the 2023 IMO GHG strategy? Insights on the importance of combining policy instruments and on the role of uncertainty Marine Policy (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-08-24 Laurence Cret, Marc Baudry, Frédéric Lantz
In its 2023 strategy for reducing GHG emissions from ships, the International Maritime Organization aims for the uptake of zero or near-zero GHG emissions technologies, fuels or energy to represent at least 5 %, striving for 10 %, of the energy used by 2030. Measures proposed to reach this target combine two kinds of policy instruments: an emission intensity standard and GHG emissions pricing. Proposals
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Who is likely to have illegal eel products after the market regulations? A best-worst scaling approach Marine Policy (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-08-24 Kota Mameno, Chia-Hsuan Hsu, Takahiro Tsuge, Ayumi Onuma, Takahiro Kubo
Wildlife overexploitation is a significant challenge in biodiversity conservation. Regulation can enforce consumer behavior change to be biodiversity-friendly but also cause unintended negative impacts. A quantitative investigation of consumer preference for alternative goods is needed before the regulation intervention. This study focused on the case of Japanese eels, whose population was declining
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The artisanal octopus fishery in Mauritania: A lucrative fishery in decline Marine Policy (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-08-22 Assane Dedah Fall, Berchie Asiedu
The octopus fishery is important for the socioeconomic development of Mauritania. However, in recent times the fishery has been declining. To enhance sustainable octopus management and tap maximum economic benefits, we analysed catches and flow of artisanal octopus fishery, fishing effort, employment, and income of octopus fishers. We used data provided by the Artisanal and Coastal Fisheries Monitoring
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Performance indicators of the red grouper (Epinephelus morio) fishery along the Yucatan coast, Southeast Mexico Marine Policy (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-08-22 Luis A. Rincón-Sandoval, Jorge A. López-Rocha
This study assesses the Fishery Performance Indicators (FPI) of the red grouper fishery, currently overexploited, aiming to identify factors for sustainable management and economic growth. Evaluation spans commercial and recreational fishing activities and encompasses output indicators focusing on ecology, economy, and community, through 68 metrics, including measures related to stock abundance, ecosystem
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Oceans sing, are you listening? Sounding out potentials for artistic audio engagements with science through the Polar Sounds project Marine Policy (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-08-21 Geraint Rhys Whittaker, Kimberley Peters, Ilse van Opzeeland
Acknowledgement of the growing crises facing our oceans has seen the increased visibility of watery spaces in policy initiatives and governance strategies. A good example is the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021–2030). This international effort is designed to coordinate activities (from regional to national levels and beyond) that promote and develop knowledge
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A data-driven Bayes approach for investigating International Safety Management Code-sourced detention of ships in Port State Controls Marine Policy (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-08-21 Bunyamin Kamal, Abdullah Altunışık
For port authorities and shipping firms to enhance vessel quality and ensure safety of maritime, Port State Control (PSC) inspections are crucial. Notwithstanding the tremendous efforts made in recent years to improve PSC, one issue that persists in PSC inspection practices today is the absence of pertinent schemes or scholarly studies that concentrate on the particular deficiency type-centric perspective
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Caught in the net: Unravelling policy challenges and smuggling dynamics in Indonesia’s puerulus exploitation Marine Policy (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-08-21 Yudha Trinoegraha Adiputra, Suadi, Ayu Pratiwi, Andi Sandi Antonius Tabusassa Tonralipu
Indonesia’s natural puerulus resources position the country as a potential leader in lobster aquaculture. Over the last decade, frequent policy changes aimed at restricting exports have been enacted to encourage domestic aquaculture production; however, illegal trade has increased. This study explores Indonesia’s puerulus governance, analysing the impact of export bans on illegal trade and resources
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The establishment, persistence, and scaling of marine community-based natural resource management in four coastal districts in Tanzania Marine Policy (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-08-20 Robert Katikiro, Shauna L. Mahajan, Modesta Medard
Community-based natural resource management (CBNRM) is common in most types of ecosystems that are characterized by common property practices. However, the emergence and spread of CBNRM has varied across geographies and contexts. This study explores factors that have enabled the modern emergence, persistence, and spread of marine CBNRM in four coastal districts in Tanzania. It also investigates how
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Science is not enough: The role of legitimacy in the governance of marine activities Marine Policy (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-08-20 Amanda Schadeberg, Judith van Leeuwen, Rolf A. Groeneveld, Marloes Kraan
Several scientific programs are investigating the potential for the mesopelagic zone to provide food, fish meal, and nutraceutical supplements for human food systems. However, it is not clear whether fishing in the mesopelagic zone will be granted a social license to operate. Three analogous marine cases and three rounds of stakeholder engagement identified diverse perspectives about the pragmatic
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Maritime laws and sustainable development of Blue Economy: Conference report Marine Policy (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-08-17 Xingyi Duan, Xiaonan Zhao, Marlene Zou, Yen-Chiang Chang
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Doing nothing is no solution: Coastal erosion management in Guardamar del Segura (Spain) Marine Policy (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-08-17 Ignacio Toledo, José Ignacio Pagán, Luis Aragonés, Manuel Benito Crespo
Human activities like dam construction in rivers and urban development in coastal areas, combined with climate change, are degrading coastal systems. As a result, many European countries have implemented laws and strategies to protect their shorelines. This research focuses on Guardamar del Segura in Spain, where human actions in the Segura River basin and changes in wave patterns have significantly
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Interplays between the BBNJ Agreement and the Antarctic Treaty System on the Southern Ocean bioprospecting Marine Policy (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-08-15 Jinpeng Wang, Xiaohan Sun
The Southern Ocean is witnessing an increasing prevalence of bioprospecting. Within the context of the Antarctic Treaty System (ATS), bioprospecting issues have been discussed over years, while a consensus on the specialized regulation of related activities remains elusive. On June 20, 2023, the BBNJ Agreement was formally adopted, featuring specific provisions addressing marine genetic resources (MGRs)
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Early warning system on harmful aquatic organisms at a regional sea scale: Components and mechanisms Marine Policy (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-08-13 Greta Srėbalienė, Maiju Lehtiniemi, Henn Ojaveer, Stephan Gollasch, Okko Outinen, Manuel Sala Perez, Aleksas Narščius, Sergej Olenin
The introduction of harmful aquatic organisms and pathogens (HAOP) via the ballast water of ships can endanger human health, the environment, economic resource-related systems, as well as impair biological diversity. Early warning systems (EWS) are highly effective instruments for mitigating risks and enhancing readiness in the face of potential disasters, including those resulting from HAOP. The establishment
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Challenging the negative perceptions of key stakeholders towards aquaculture sector in Egypt: Evidence-based solutions Marine Policy (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-08-13 Mahmoud M. Abdel-Hady, Thanaa El-Noby, Ahmed M. Nasr-Allah, Seham A. Hashem, Zeinab M. Abdel-Khalek, Shaimaa M. Haggag, Abdel-Fattah M. El-Sayed
Key stakeholders in aquaculture play a crucial role in shaping public awareness, policymaking, and decision-making. Therefore, the adoption of certain negative perceptions by this group can pose a challenge to the sustainable management of aquaculture. This study analyzed stakeholder perceptions towards the aquaculture sector, assessing their alignment with scientific evidence through an online survey
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Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Spanish seafood sector Marine Policy (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-08-08 Sebastian Villasante, Arantza Murillas, Pablo Pita, Ana Tubío, Jose J. Pascual-Fernández, Guillherme Arangao, Joan Moranta, Marta Coll, Andrés Ospina-Alvarez, Silvia de Juan, Ana Ruiz-Frau, Raul Prellezo, José María Da Rocha, Jeroen Steenbeek, Javier Seijo, Maria Grazia Pennino, Gillian B. Ainsworth
This paper aims to develop an assessment of the COVID-19 impact on key maritime sectors (small-scale and large fisheries) in Spain, one of the most important maritime regions in the world. We synthesize multiple data sources from across the seafood supply chain to show the relative seafood sector responses and variables of recovery during the pre-COVID-19 period (2015–2019) and during the pandemic
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Access and well-being in small-scale fisheries Marine Policy (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-08-07 Nathan J. Bennett, Antonio Calò, Paolo Guidetti, Marco Milazzo, Giulia Prato, Emna Ben Lamine, Claudia Scianna, Antonio Di Franco
Theory on access suggests there is a beneficial relationship between access to resources and well-being outcomes. Yet, the intricacies of the relationship between access and well-being have received limited empirical attention - especially in the context of fisheries. To examine this topic, we use a quantitative survey of 444 small-scale fishers in 8 countries in the Mediterranean Sea. We created composite
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Rural is not a proxy: Accounting for Indigenous participation in Bristol Bay salmon fisheries Marine Policy (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-08-01 Rachel Donkersloot, Andria Agli
The rise in attention to equity as a goal in fisheries management has revealed a dearth of data related to how certain communities and groups participate in, rely on, and may be impacted by fishery management decisions. Lack of data on impacts to Tribal and Indigenous participants and other underserved communities have been identified as a primary barrier to assessing and improving equity considerations
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Centring justice for labour in the new blue economy: Principles for applying emerging evidence and theoretical critiques to policy and practice Marine Policy (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-07-31 He Yuan, Leïla Choukroune, Pierre Failler
The Blue Economy, according to the World Bank, is the "sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods, and jobs while preserving the health of ocean ecosystem”, refers to a set of economic activities that sustainably make use of marine ecosystems while protecting nature at the same time. Similar policy trends, such as the Green Economy, have shown that development in the
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Alternative approaches to measuring the value of tourism in marine and coastal areas in ocean economy accounting Marine Policy (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-07-31 Stephen Hynes, Mary Cawley, John Deely, Daniel Norton
Marine and coastal tourism is often cited as one of the dominant sectors within many ocean economies in terms of economic contribution and number of persons employed. Despite this, discussion still arises around the definition of marine and coastal tourism in relation to the forms of activity to be included and the differences between them. Methods of valuing their economic contributions are important
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Errors and bias in marine conservation and fisheries literature: Their impact on policies and perceptions Marine Policy (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-07-30 K.L. Cochrane, D.S. Butterworth, R. Hilborn, A.M. Parma, É.E. Plagányi, M.P. Sissenwine
Sound and effective policies, informed by reliable science, are needed to ensure sustainable well-being of oceans and marine resources. Scientific publications often influence evolving policies and inform the public, but sometimes contain errors. The prevalence of papers conveying unjustified messages and with potential to influence public perceptions and policies is concerning. This paper focuses
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Public preferences for policies promoting the conservation of a universally threatened species (Anguilla spp.): Insights from a choice experiment in Japan Marine Policy (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-07-29 Hermione Froehlicher, Tina Rambonilaza, Françoise Daverat, Kenzo Kaifu
The population of the Northern temperate eel species (Anguilla ) has undergone a significant decline, resulting in their classification as Endangered (American eel and Japanese eel ) or Critically Endangered (European eel ) by the IUCN. The growing global demand for Japanese cuisine and processed eel products could potentially exacerbate the vulnerability of these species. This research examines the
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How important is the blue economy for regional development? – The case of Poland Marine Policy (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-07-28 Zbigniew Mogila, Dorota Ciolek, Andrzej Toroj, Jacek Zaucha
Since 2012, the European Union has actively promoted the growth of its maritime economy, driven by factors such as climate change and energy shortages. Despite this, research on the blue economy's impact on subnational development remains limited, often focusing solely on coastal regions. This paper aims to explore the broader spatial effects of the maritime economy in Poland, a country with a diverse
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Enhancing the adaptive capacity of fisheries to climate change: Bridging academic theory and management practice through practitioner interviews Marine Policy (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-07-27 Abigail S. Golden, Arielle Levine, Marissa L. Baskett, Dan Holland, Katherine E. Mills, Jacqueline M. Vogel, Timothy Essington
Climate change is dramatically altering the environmental context in which marine resources are harvested and managed. A growing field of academic literature has begun to explore the adaptive capacity of fishers and managers to respond to this change, but much of this field is abstract and theory-driven. Therefore, it is unclear whether this literature accurately reflects the adaptation priorities
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Social carrying capacity of oyster mariculture on coast of South Carolina: Understanding stakeholders perceptions and thresholds for oyster mariculture development Marine Policy (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-07-26 Tyler W. Cribbs, Jeffrey C. Hallo, William C. Norman, Matthew T.J. Brownlee, Elizabeth A. Forys
There is a growing embrace of oysters as a local food and quality niche product, and considerable growth potential exists for oyster farming in South Carolina (SC), USA. However, it is unknown if the coastal stakeholders will support oyster mariculture’s growth and the extent or type of farm that could occur without opposition. This study examines the social carrying capacity for oyster farming in
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Contributions to the planning of argentine maritime spaces: The Northern Patagonian socioecological system as a case study Marine Policy (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-07-25 Juliana Socrate, Eleonora Verón, Germán García
Argentina´s marine ecosystems provide numerous ecosystem services that support the development of different uses and activities, among which conflicts may arise. However, the implementation of Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) processes in Argentina is in its early stages. The objective of this study was to analyze a part of the Spatial Maritime Areas of Argentina (EEAr) from a socio-ecological systems
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Small-scale fisheries as a common good and a social and solidarity economy practice Marine Policy (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-07-25 Raimundo Eduardo Silveira Fontenele, Francisco Wellington Ribeiro, Maria Regiane Araújo Cavalcante, Dimitri-Alexander Lenine Bivar Ribeiro
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 14, associated with sustainable fishing, are important in the path to be taken to achieve better global well-being, especially due to their affinity with the principles of common good and social and solidarity economy. This study aims to identify the performance of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) countries in the SDG 14 indicators for sustainable fishing,
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Where are the global ocean priority conservation areas under the most severe threat from microplastics? Marine Policy (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-07-24 Dong Sun, Linjie Zhang
Microplastics (MPs) are a distinct threat to marine ecosystems and biodiversity, but there is a serious lack of assessment of risks posed by MPs to global hotspots of marine biodiversity. To assess the threat of marine MP contamination to global marine biodiversity, we identified priority conservation areas under high MP stress (density > 10 km) by integrating distribution data on global surface marine
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Intangible maritime heritage protection in Malaysia: The need for a revision of the National Heritage Act of 2005 Marine Policy (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-07-23 Nik Nurhalida Nik Hariry, Fahirah Syaliza Mokhtar, Nor Aieni Mokhtar, Rudiah Md Hanafiah, Suzanna Razali Chan, Izyan Munirah Mohd Zaideen
Malaysia, as a coastal nation, has an array of maritime cultural heritage artifacts, some of which are submerged beneath the water's surface. Despite the country's previous efforts in developing a variety of rules and regulations over the last few decades, as well as its adherence to many UNESCO accords, conventions, and treaties, several maritime heritage sites have been damaged or destroyed as a
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Over 30 years of monitoring and implementing the Bern Convention's recommendations for the protection of Mediterranean sea turtles Marine Policy (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-07-21 Nikolaos Simantiris, Konstantina Andreanidou, George Sampson
The Bern Convention was the first international treaty dedicated to the conservation of European wildlife and habitats. Their task is to review member states’ efforts depending on their commitments for flora and fauna protection. Since 1993, the Mediterranean Association to Save the Sea Turtles (MEDASSET) has been advocating for the creation and enforcement of legislation at the national, European
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Understanding the impact of marine oil spill on corporate performance for improving oil spill claims system Marine Policy (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-07-20 Jingmei Li, Zhuqing Zhuang, Zhihua Xu
Marine oil spill disasters occur frequently and have serious economic impacts on coastal activities. Taking the Penglai 19–3 oil spill (PL 19–3 oil spill) event as an example, this paper employs a difference-in-difference estimation method to examine the impact of marine oil spill on corporate performance. The main results show that the PL19–3 oil spill reduces the net revenue of marine enterprises
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The economic impact of the Mediterranean Sulfur Emission Control Area Marine Policy (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-07-19 Pierre Cariou, Alice Thébault Guët, Jason Monios, Ronald A. Halim
The sulfur content of marine fuel is limited by regulation when ships sail inside designated Sulfur Emission Control Areas (SECAs). This policy has clear environmental and health benefits, but it also increases the cost of maritime transport and can potentially affect trade. We develop a specific modelling framework to measure the impact of the future Mediterranean SECA in 2025, considering its effects
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Effects of stock collapse and management on price dynamics of blackspot seabream Marine Policy (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-07-18 Pascal Lorance, Verena M. Trenkel
Stock collapse has profound impacts on ecosystems and fisheries, while the economic impacts have been less studied. The blackspot seabream stock collapsed in the early 1980s and has remain depleted since. The relationship between landings and prices was strongly negative during the decades spanning the collapse (1973–1990) and less during the low stock period with management measures (2003–2020). For
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Spatiotemporally explicit risk assessment of fishing grounds in Asian waters Marine Policy (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-07-18 Youfu Jing, Yang Liu
Risk management for marine fishing is crucial for building a "safe ocean." Current research primarily assesses navigational and operational risks of fishing vessels but rarely considers the fishing grounds' inherent environmental and social risks. Therefore, this study selected eleven environmental and five social risk factors from public databases, satellite remote sensing, reanalysis data, and other
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Pacific tuna update: 20th Meeting of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission Marine Policy (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-07-17 Bianca Haas, Kamal Azmi, Ruth Davis
The Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC), the governing body for the world’s largest tuna fishery, held its 20 annual Commission meeting in Rarotonga, Cook Islands, in December 2023. This commentary provides an overview of the meeting and its outcomes. Revisions to the tropical tuna measure were the main focus of member states’ attention, alongside the determination of an interim
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Croakers in three coastal areas of Lagos state, Nigeria: Sustainability levels and stakeholders’ perceptions on the use of ecosystem-based fisheries management Marine Policy (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2024-07-17 Igbodiegwu Gloria Chinwendu, Markus Leibrecht, Okoli Moses Ugochukwu, Obasi Ephraim Uzoma, Lingfeng Huang
Croakers are an economically important fish species in Nigeria. Croakers are harvested by artisanal and industrial fisheries, providing a significant source of income and livelihood for coastal communities. Yet, human activities pose a significant threat to the survival of croakers in Nigeria. This study aims to evaluate the sustainability of croakers in the coastal waters of Lagos, Nigeria. The study