Plastic pollution is generated by the unsustainable use and disposal of plastic products in
modern society, threatening economies, ecosystems, and human health. Current clean-up …

Deep‐sea mining refers to the retrieval of marine mineral resources such as Mn nodules,
FeMn crusts, and seafloor massive sulfide deposits, which contain a variety of metals that …

The ocean is increasingly facing direct and indirect threats from multiple human activities
that alter marine ecosystems worldwide. Mitigating these threats requires a global shift in the …

Microplastics enter the environment as a result of larger plastic items breaking down
('secondary') and from particles originally manufactured at that size ('primary'). Personal care …

The deep-sea includes over 90% of the world's oceans and is thought to be one of the most
diverse ecosystems in the world. It supplies society with valuable ecosystem services …

This paper scrutinises the use of ecosystem service valuation for marine planning. Lessons
are drawn from the development and use of environmental valuation and cost-benefit …

Understanding how the public perceives the marine environment is a central component of
the ecosystem approach. Despite the importance of exploring the links between society and …

Abstract In the Mediterranean Sea, socio-economic drivers may accelerate the process of
exclusive economic zone (EEZ) declarations. Despite the challenges, the EEZ declarations …

Issues such as food safety, quality, health, animal welfare and the environment have
become more important for seafood consumers and the general public in recent years …

New coastal and marine management strategies have recently been developed in many
countries and regions. From an ecosystem approach perspective, the aim of such strategies …