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

Transformations towards sustainability are needed to address many of the earth's profound
environmental and social challenges. Yet, actions taken to deliberately shift social …

Does humanity's future lie in the ocean? As demand for resources continues to grow and
land-based sources decline, expectations for the ocean as an engine of human …

The blue economy is being promoted as capable of achieving sustainability and prosperity,
fair use of the ocean and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Ensuring a more …

The global rush to develop the 'blue economy'risks harming both the marine environment
and human wellbeing. Bold policies and actions are urgently needed. We identify five …

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to interrogate the nature and relevance of debates
around the existence of, and ramifications arising from, the Anthropocene for accounting …

The ocean is the next frontier for many conservation and development activities. Growth in
marine protected areas, fisheries management, the blue economy, and marine spatial …

Fisheries and aquaculture make a crucial contribution to global food security, nutrition and
livelihoods. However, the UN Sustainable Development Goals separate marine and …

Sustainability certification has become an increasingly important feature in aquaculture
production, leading to a multitude of schemes with various criteria. However, the large …

Sustainability of global fisheries is a growing concern. The United Nations has identified
three pillars of sustainability: economic development, social development, and …