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 …

Given predicted increases in urbanization in tropical and subtropical regions, understanding
the processes shaping urban coral reefs may be essential for anticipating future …

Marine protected areas (MPAs) have the potential to conserve marine resources as well as
provide social and economic benefits to local communities. Yet the percentage of MPAs that …

Social networks play an important role in facilitating effective and sustained connections
between people responsible for regional conservation plans and those responsible for local …

Adaptive management of natural resources is an iterative process of decision making
whereby management strategies are progressively changed or adjusted in response to new …

Blue economy initiatives have emerged along marine and coastal areas, seeking to bring
the green economy into a 'blue world'. Often defined as a global policy agenda, blue …

In numerous and important situations across the globe, the transition from designs to actions
in conservation planning requires multiple iterations. Regional designs need to be updated …

This study empirically investigates the influence of bridging organizations on governance
outcomes for marine conservation in Indonesia. Conservation challenges require ways of …

Sustainable production of fish and seafood products contributes to achieving the economic,
social, and environmental goals in fisheries. Different sustainability strategies are applied to …

The Philippines is home to the second largest known population of whale sharks in the
world. The species is listed as endangered due to continued population declines in the Indo …