Marine PolicyPub Date : 2025-04-10DOI: 10.1016/j.marpol.2025.106716
José C. Báez , Andrés Domingo , Davinia Torreblanca , Ignacio Doadrio
{"title":"Initiative to stop trade of shark fins within the EU: Is it a good thing for sharks?","authors":"José C. Báez , Andrés Domingo , Davinia Torreblanca , Ignacio Doadrio","doi":"10.1016/j.marpol.2025.106716","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.marpol.2025.106716","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>On January 11, 2023, the citizens' initiative \"Stop Finning - Stop the Trade\", led by the platform Stop Finning EU, was submitted to the European Commission, after gathering 1119,996 verified statements of support. This initiative, currently under public consultation and study for possible incorporation into the European Union (EU) legislation, aims at banning the trade of shark fins within the EU and preventing Europe from serving as a transit point for shark fins. The implementation of these measures sometimes fails to achieve the desired effect. A critical analysis is conducted, utilizing the available scientific data, to assess the scope and potential unintended consequences of fully implementing the current proposal into European legislation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48427,"journal":{"name":"Marine Policy","volume":"178 ","pages":"Article 106716"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143807828","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Marine PolicyPub Date : 2025-04-10DOI: 10.1016/j.marpol.2025.106697
Fabio Massa , Houssam Hamza , Davide Fezzardi , Linda Fourdain , Marianna Cavallo , Fabrizio Caruso , John A. Theodorou
{"title":"Enhancing social acceptability of aquaculture: Stakeholder engagement in guidelines development for the Mediterranean and Black Sea","authors":"Fabio Massa , Houssam Hamza , Davide Fezzardi , Linda Fourdain , Marianna Cavallo , Fabrizio Caruso , John A. Theodorou","doi":"10.1016/j.marpol.2025.106697","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.marpol.2025.106697","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Aquaculture plays a crucial role in enhancing food security and economic stability in the Mediterranean and Black Sea. This study emphasises the importance of social acceptability and multi-stakeholder engagement in developing guidelines to foster sustainable aquaculture, address governance issues, and environmental, social, and economic factors critical to the industry’s long-term success. A comprehensive methodology was employed to assess aquaculture’s social acceptability, utilising a survey questionnaire, stakeholder workshops, and literature reviews to break down the concept of social acceptability into identifiable factors. Findings indicate that effective governance and enhanced coordination among authorities are crucial for improving aquaculture’s social acceptability. This study highlights the need for participatory decision-making processes that actively engage local stakeholders, emphasising the importance of transparent and effective communication regarding the quality and safety of aquaculture products, with the aim of increasing public awareness and trust. Furthermore, integrating aquaculture with other coastal activities and promoting economic benefits can improve aquaculture’s social acceptability. Addressing environmental concerns and adopting better management practices are essential for mitigating negative perceptions associated with aquaculture development. Finally, this study highlights the essential role of social acceptance in aquaculture development, emphasising the need to prioritise transparency, inclusivity, and public engagement in governance to support policies that promote sustainable aquaculture practices. These findings inform the development of guidelines aimed at enhancing public perceptions and attitudes toward sustainable aquaculture practices. These guidelines provide practical actions, identify key stakeholders, and promote sustainable aquaculture that aligns with societal expectations and local priorities while offering elements to improve governance arrangements.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48427,"journal":{"name":"Marine Policy","volume":"178 ","pages":"Article 106697"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143807827","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Marine PolicyPub Date : 2025-04-09DOI: 10.1016/j.marpol.2025.106695
Mafalda Rangel , Barbara Horta e Costa , Mª Helena Guimarães , Adriana Ressurreição , Pedro Monteiro , Frederico Oliveira , Luís Bentes , Nuno Sales Henriques , Inês Sousa , Sofia Alexandre , João Pontes , Carlos ML Afonso , Adela Belackova , Ana Marçalo , Mariana Cardoso-Andrade , António Cortês , António José Correia , Vanda Lobo , Emanuel J Gonçalves , Tiago Pitta e Cunha , Jorge MS Gonçalves
{"title":"Engaging and legitimizing communities: co-designing a community-based Marine Protected Area","authors":"Mafalda Rangel , Barbara Horta e Costa , Mª Helena Guimarães , Adriana Ressurreição , Pedro Monteiro , Frederico Oliveira , Luís Bentes , Nuno Sales Henriques , Inês Sousa , Sofia Alexandre , João Pontes , Carlos ML Afonso , Adela Belackova , Ana Marçalo , Mariana Cardoso-Andrade , António Cortês , António José Correia , Vanda Lobo , Emanuel J Gonçalves , Tiago Pitta e Cunha , Jorge MS Gonçalves","doi":"10.1016/j.marpol.2025.106695","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.marpol.2025.106695","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Marine Protected Areas are increasingly used as tools to preserve marine habitats and biodiversity worldwide. Nonetheless, creating MPAs in densely populated multi-use coastal areas comes with intrinsic conflict potential, since protection and economic development are not always hand-in-hand and local users might disagree with the designation of such conservation tools. The use of inclusive and transparent participatory processes to co-design such MPAs can be seen as a way of protecting biodiversity while acknowledging the needs of local users and building conservation tools that fit both purposes. Here we describe a participatory process developed to co-design a Marine Protected Area of Community Interest in a biodiversity, fishing and tourism hotspot in the Algarve (southern Portugal) where the majority of involved stakeholders (96 %) endorsed the final MPA proposal. The methodology and tools used are described in detail, lessons learned are critically analysed and a roadmap to be used in other realities is provided. Evidences collected show that the approach developed allows conservation and economic activities to share the same ground and advocate for the same goals in preserving coastal marine habitats.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48427,"journal":{"name":"Marine Policy","volume":"178 ","pages":"Article 106695"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143799486","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Marine PolicyPub Date : 2025-04-09DOI: 10.1016/j.marpol.2025.106705
Daniel Carrasco-Bahamonde , Antònia Casellas , Francisco Araos
{"title":"Getting our sea back: Indigenous governance and biocultural conservation of coastal and marine commons","authors":"Daniel Carrasco-Bahamonde , Antònia Casellas , Francisco Araos","doi":"10.1016/j.marpol.2025.106705","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.marpol.2025.106705","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The Indigenous management of the commons has been the subject of considerable interest by the scientific community in recent decades. One area of growing interest is the study of how these groups organise and act to confront external development initiatives that threaten their livelihoods and the ecosystems that sustain them. This article examines the challenges and opportunities created by a law in Chile that establishes Indigenous Marine Areas, which allows Indigenous peoples to manage marine and coastal areas to protect their customary uses. Integrating insights from critical geography and political ecology on commons governance, Indigenous resurgence, and local social-ecological well-being, this study aims to advance understanding of how Indigenous peoples respond to the socio-ecological impacts of aquaculture in southern Chile under the new law. The analysis focuses on the changes in the access and use of coastal marine space and resources. The findings illustrate that establishing these Indigenous Marine Areas fosters alternative models of territorial development and marine conservation, thereby contributing to local socio-ecological well-being. Despite the socio-territorial intricacy of these processes and the opposition from global industries such as salmon aquaculture, the study concluded that the law has the potential to significantly broaden the range of actors, knowledge, and practices involved in the governance of coastal and marine commons, thereby promoting equity in access to and management of marine spaces and resources.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48427,"journal":{"name":"Marine Policy","volume":"178 ","pages":"Article 106705"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143799609","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Marine PolicyPub Date : 2025-04-09DOI: 10.1016/j.marpol.2025.106699
Mark Flaherty , Gregor Reid , Leah Lewis-McCrea , Therese Wilson
{"title":"Seafood dependent livelihoods and climate change: Insights from the lobster fishery in Nova Scotia","authors":"Mark Flaherty , Gregor Reid , Leah Lewis-McCrea , Therese Wilson","doi":"10.1016/j.marpol.2025.106699","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.marpol.2025.106699","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Warming ocean waters have contributed to a distribution shift of the American lobster (<em>Homarus americanus</em>) that has seen Canadian stocks increase while stocks along the eastern coast of the United States have declined. Although this shift has been a boon for harvesters in Canada’s maritime provinces, there is concern that lobster populations could decline if Canadian waters continue to warm. This paper reports on a study of lobster harvesters in the province of Nova Scotia, Canada. A semi-structured questionnaire was designed to gather data on harvester awareness of climate change and its perceived impacts on their fishery and livelihoods. Dockside interviews were conducted with 287 lobster harvesters in the twelve Lobster Fishing Areas that surround the province. The results show that most harvesters are aware that climate change is occurring, and that they are also concerned about its impact on the lobster fishery. Nevertheless, suggested climate adaptation measures were generally not well received. A comparison of responses based on years of experience found that while the most experienced harvesters felt that they would not be able switch to another fishery or change careers should lobster stocks decline, they were also the least supportive of catch reductions to protect lobster stocks.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48427,"journal":{"name":"Marine Policy","volume":"178 ","pages":"Article 106699"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143799485","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Marine PolicyPub Date : 2025-04-07DOI: 10.1016/j.marpol.2025.106700
Jonas Cromwell , Charles Turkson , Manoj Dora , Fred Amofa Yamoah
{"title":"Digital technologies for traceability and transparency in the global fish supply chains: A systematic review and future directions","authors":"Jonas Cromwell , Charles Turkson , Manoj Dora , Fred Amofa Yamoah","doi":"10.1016/j.marpol.2025.106700","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.marpol.2025.106700","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Ensuring sustainability and ethical practices in global fish supply chains requires robust implementation of digital technologies that conform to traceability and transparency policies in the fisheries industry. This paper provides an in-depth review of 27 impactful studies published from 2008 to 2024, examining how digital technologies enhance fish supply chain traceability to inform effective global fisheries policies. The review identifies three key research streams: (1) enabling technologies such as blockchain and Internet of Things; (2) critical traceability parameters for transparency, including fraud prevention and consumer trust; and (3) sustainability benefits, such as enhanced regulatory compliance and cold-chain efficiency. By mapping gaps in current research, this study establishes a future research and policy agenda and underscores the transformative potential of digital innovations in sustainable fish supply chain governance. Policymakers are encouraged to utilise these technologies to create strong frameworks that ensure transparent data sharing and compliance verification among all supply chain participants in order to address illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, promote sustainability, and safeguard human rights in fisheries. Although the focus of this paper is on fish supply chains, findings and recommendations may apply to traceability and transparency in other supply chains aiming for sustainable operations.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48427,"journal":{"name":"Marine Policy","volume":"178 ","pages":"Article 106700"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143785092","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Marine PolicyPub Date : 2025-04-05DOI: 10.1016/j.marpol.2025.106691
Abigail Meyer , Marinez Scherer , Jamani Balderamos , Nidia Chacon , Brooke Dixon , Andrew Estep , Shaistha Mohamed , Peter Menzies , Fathimath Nistharan , Matthew Paufve , Adriano Quintela , William J. McClintock
{"title":"Gender-based ocean uses and values: Implications for marine spatial planning","authors":"Abigail Meyer , Marinez Scherer , Jamani Balderamos , Nidia Chacon , Brooke Dixon , Andrew Estep , Shaistha Mohamed , Peter Menzies , Fathimath Nistharan , Matthew Paufve , Adriano Quintela , William J. McClintock","doi":"10.1016/j.marpol.2025.106691","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.marpol.2025.106691","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Our study contributes to a more gender-sensitive approach to marine spatial planning, aiming for balanced, sustainable growth in the blue economy. It examined gendered ocean use patterns and their implications for equitable marine spatial planning. To document the distinct ways men and women interact with and value ocean spaces, we analyzed participatory mapping results from Ocean Use Surveys (OUS) conducted in three regions: the Maldives, the Azores, and Belize. The findings show that, globally, men dominate offshore activities like commercial fishing, whereas women’s activities are concentrated nearshore, often involving informal economic roles such as subsistence fishing, tourism, and cultural uses. Our analysis generated gender-specific heat maps highlighting areas of ocean use by sector and gender. This gender-disaggregated data revealed spatial and sectoral differences: in the Azores, women are more active in research and recreational fishing; in Belize, they engage in mariculture; and in the Maldives, they participate in more informal, small-scale, self-employed economies. We also addressed the gender gap in ocean data, a result of historic biases in data collection, which has led to undervaluing women’s contributions to the maritime economy and to gender-blind policies. The findings stress the need for gender-disaggregated data in marine planning to avoid exacerbating gender inequities and to ensure inclusive, effective policies. We recommend enhanced data practices that capture women’s oceanic contributions, advocating for mixed-gender survey teams and targeted outreach to reduce bias. Policymakers are encouraged to integrate these insights to support equitable marine governance, fostering inclusivity in ocean resource management.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48427,"journal":{"name":"Marine Policy","volume":"178 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143776539","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Marine PolicyPub Date : 2025-04-05DOI: 10.1016/j.marpol.2025.106696
Chiara Magliozzi , Ana Cristina Cardoso , Mikhail O. Son , Yuriy Kvach , Bella Japoshvili , Kremena Stefanova , Güley Kurt , Elena Pantea , Cristina Tabarcea , Valentina Torodova , Madona Varshanidze
{"title":"Data towards assessing non-indigenous species introductions in the Black Sea","authors":"Chiara Magliozzi , Ana Cristina Cardoso , Mikhail O. Son , Yuriy Kvach , Bella Japoshvili , Kremena Stefanova , Güley Kurt , Elena Pantea , Cristina Tabarcea , Valentina Torodova , Madona Varshanidze","doi":"10.1016/j.marpol.2025.106696","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.marpol.2025.106696","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD, 2008/56/EC) sets the foundation for community actions in the field of marine environmental protection and a robust and collaborative assessment of the implementation of measures by Member States (MS) of the European Union. In particular, the Commission Decision (EU) 2017/848 lays down criteria and methodological standards on good environmental status (GES) for assessing non-indigenous species (NIS) pressure in marine waters. One of these criteria (i.e. D2C1) aims to minimise and where possible reduce to zero, the number of NIS newly introduced into Europe’s marine waters. To this end, the need for up-to-date data on newly introduced NIS is paramount to enable a quantitative assessment of D2C1. This paper provides a summary of the latest developments on the methodologies for assessing D2C1 and their application on the Black Sea dataset. The analysis identifies common practices and needs; strengthening NIS monitoring would improve the confidence of NIS assessment and allow for investigation of changes in NIS spread, ecological impact and effectiveness of management action. Additional efforts should also be made to ensure access to the monitoring results.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48427,"journal":{"name":"Marine Policy","volume":"178 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143776540","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Marine PolicyPub Date : 2025-04-04DOI: 10.1016/j.marpol.2025.106692
Kemal Ihsan Kilic, Samir Maity, Inkyung Sung, Peter Nielsen
{"title":"Challenges and AI-driven solutions in maritime search and rescue planning: A comprehensive literature review","authors":"Kemal Ihsan Kilic, Samir Maity, Inkyung Sung, Peter Nielsen","doi":"10.1016/j.marpol.2025.106692","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.marpol.2025.106692","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Maritime Search and Rescue (MSAR) operations face significant challenges due to high uncertainty, dynamic conditions, and resource constraints. Additionally, rigid organizational structures and hierarchical human-centered communication frameworks, fail to adapt to the challenging conditions of maritime environments. This paper provides a comprehensive review of the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into MSAR operations, highlighting how AI can transform these systems through enhanced decision-making, real-time adaptability, decentralized autonomy, and resource optimization. Through analysis and synthesis, we identified and categorized key challenges in traditional SAR frameworks, such as inherent environmental and structural challenges. We discussed AI-driven solutions that offer efficient, autonomous, resilient, and decentralized coordination. Our thematic and statistical analysis of existing literature reveals significant research gaps, particularly regarding the holistic integration of AI across all SAR stages toward a decentralized fully autonomous paradigm shift. The paper also considers the technological challenges for the integration and adaptation of AI in SAR. By envisioning fully autonomous, AI-driven MSAR operations, this study sets the stage for future research and practical innovations, aiming to improve effectiveness and efficiency in maritime rescue efforts.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48427,"journal":{"name":"Marine Policy","volume":"178 ","pages":"Article 106692"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143769291","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Marine PolicyPub Date : 2025-04-01DOI: 10.1016/j.marpol.2025.106693
Jiajia Wang , Yong Qian
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