The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed an interconnected and tightly coupled globalized
world in rapid change. This article sets the scientific stage for understanding and responding …

The oceans are increasingly viewed as a new frontier for economic development. Yet, as
companies and governments race to capitalize on marine resources, substantial risks can …

All living things depend on their natural environment, either directly or indirectly, for their
high quality of life, growth, nutrition, and development. Due to the fast emissions of …

Human wellbeing relies on the Biosphere, including natural resources provided by ocean
ecosystems. As multiple demands and stressors threaten the ocean, transformative change …

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in unparalleled global impacts on human mobility. In
the ocean, ship-based activities are thought to have been impacted due to severe …

The world's population increasingly relies on the ocean for food, energy production and
global trade,–, yet human activities at sea are not well quantified,. We combine satellite …

Environmental justice refers broadly to the distribution of environmental benefits and
burdens, and the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people in environmental …

The rapidly evolving ocean economy, driven by human needs for food, energy,
transportation and recreation, has led to unprecedented pressures on the ocean that are …

Sand, gravel, and crushed rock, together referred to as construction aggregates, are the
most extracted solid materials. Growing demand is damaging ecosystems, triggering social …

Recent literature on marine fish farming brands it as potentially compatible with sustainable
resource use, conservation, and human nutrition goals, and aligns with the emerging policy …