Natural scientists are increasingly interested in social research because they recognize that
conservation problems are commonly social problems. Interpreting social research …

The concept of a poverty trap—commonly understood as a self-reinforcing situation beneath
an asset threshold—has been very influential in describing the persistence of poverty and …

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 …

Small-scale fisheries (SSF) provide crucial contributions to livelihoods, food and nutrition
security, and the well-being of coastal communities worldwide. In Indonesia, 2.5 million …

The concept of ecosystem services (ES), the benefits humans derive from ecosystems, is
increasingly applied to environmental conservation, human well-being and poverty …

Coral reefs support the livelihood of millions of people especially those engaged in marine
fisheries activities. Coral reefs are highly vulnerable to climate change induced stresses that …

Livelihoods in rural southern Laos are highly diverse, comprising a wide range of different
productive activities. In this paper motivations for diversification within livelihood strategies in …

The status and potential of aquaculture is considered as part of a broader food landscape of
wild aquatic and terrestrial food sources. The rationale and resource base required for the …

Management of the land–sea interface is essential for global conservation and sustainability
objectives because coastal regions maintain natural processes that support biodiversity and …

The dominant view in academic and policy arenas is increasingly one in which the major
contribution of capture fisheries to development should be derived from the capacity of …