With the increased emphasis on charting ocean sustainability narratives, marine spatial
planning (MSP) is envisioned as a key tenet. MSPs emphasize the systematic and …

The coral reefs along Pakistan's coastline are of ecological and economic significance.
However, they are increasingly threatened by anthropogenic threats and climate change …

Many nations aspire to development of the Blue Economy (BE), however, the concept
remains vague and there is wide need for a practical framework for implementation and …

Marine protected areas are 'sites unseen'and hence the human communities that live on and
around them often struggle to accept their existence. This paper presents an account of a …

Climate change is increasingly impacting marine fisheries worldwide. Concurrently,
scientific interest has grown to understand how these systems can cope and adapt, with …

Hitherto, over 50% of countries with marine waters have established MSPs or launched
related legal actions. However, there are still conceptual and practical challenges to be …

This research explores the current status of data monetization in the global shipping
industry, with a focus on key issues, comparative analyses, and governance strategies …

The ocean is increasingly affected by the rise in maritime activities. Increased anthropogenic
pressures have led to environmental impacts and also intensified competition for space and …

This paper explores the challenges and opportunities related to the activation of data assets
in the maritime industry. This study sheds light on the evolving landscape of data asset …

Integrated ocean management (IOM) is regularly suggested in response to some of the
fundamental complexities of ocean governance and is considered an important mechanism …