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{"title":"Rethinking user rights of profitable marine invasions: Lessons from the Norwegian Barents Snow Crab fishery","authors":"Melina Kourantidou ,&nbsp;Brooks A. Kaiser","doi":"10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2024.107430","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2024.107430","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Profitable marine invasions can occur when a newly arrived invasive species not only negatively changes ecosystem characteristics but is also exploited as a valuable market commodity. Such species pit existing ecosystem production values against potential value paths as their presence instigates management decisions that may vary from favoring a conservative, status quo approach on one end to a more risk-loving, adaptive approach on the other. Despite commitments to environmental treaties for limiting spread, local interests may purposefully support growth of invasions for their benefit. Potential value paths will depend not only on the ecological changes in the natural capital supporting the profitable resource extraction but also the user rights developed to address the changing asset structure and productivity. Current economic thinking suggests that the stronger the user rights in addressing questions of exclusivity, security and duration, the higher the gains to the present value of expected benefits from the rights. We discuss how both scale and uncertainties regarding irreversible ecological value and productivity shifts may require refinement of this theory. We explore the Barents Sea Snow Crab (<em>Chionoecetes opilio</em>) fishery, with particular attention to the Norwegian approach to its management. The uncertain ecological impacts of this invasive species have led to international disputes and significant management challenges. Norway has implemented exclusionary policies by designating the crab as sedentary to limit foreign access, sparking conflicts over the Svalbard Treaty. These unilateral actions have led to fines, court cases, and diplomatic tensions. As the Snow Crab expands toward sensitive Arctic habitats, a broader governance approach is needed. We take a critical look at the exclusivity, security, and durability of property rights associated with the Norwegian Snow Crab fishery, assessing their inherent weaknesses and implications since the onset of the fishery in 2012. As there is a growing interest in developing profitable resource exploitation and fisheries for new, often invading species, the Norwegian Snow Crab fishery provides valuable lessons and guidance for governance and management of such resources, aiming to mitigate risks and foster economically viable and environmentally responsible practices.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54698,"journal":{"name":"Ocean & Coastal Management","volume":"259 ","pages":"Article 107430"},"PeriodicalIF":4.8,"publicationDate":"2024-10-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142530072","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Valuation of landscape intangibles: Influence on the marina management","authors":"Ricardo Martín ,&nbsp;Víctor Yepes","doi":"10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2024.107416","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2024.107416","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The landscape values reflect the user’s preferences related to the landscape. It represents a genuine key in marina managing processes. However, there is no economic value of how much these intangibles represent within the marina management. This study estimated the monetary value associated with landscape intangibles in marinas by combining the hedonic pricing method (HPM) and the valuation of Marina del Este in the coastal locality of La Herradura in Almuñécar, Granada, Spain. The real estate data price of houses sold during 2023, from real estate data, was used as the dependent variable, and house structural, location, and neighborhood served as independent variables. Results showed that coastal residents considered proximity to the beach and expanded sea views two of the most important factors when buying a house. Other amenities related to landscape intangibles were quietness and exclusivity. Comparing the market with intrinsic value at nearby properties, the marina value can be estimated through a direct comparison approach and, hence, obtaining an estimation of the landscape intangibles' contribution to the marina’s valuation. They can represent a value of €2,386,736.87, representing 7.91% of the marina’s value. Findings can help marina management quantify the value loss of the marina if they are not considered. They also allow landscape policymakers to determine the economic impact of landscape policies. Maintaining the landscape and its values in the marina is an effective way to preserve an attractive environment for users and visitors, and it can be an effective way to make the marina a lively destination that not only offers environmental benefits but also creates economic opportunities.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54698,"journal":{"name":"Ocean & Coastal Management","volume":"259 ","pages":"Article 107416"},"PeriodicalIF":4.8,"publicationDate":"2024-10-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142530070","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The impact of touristic whale-watching on Delphinus Delphis and Tursiops truncatus in the Algarve Coast: Combining acoustic analysis and land observations","authors":"M.Júlia Forli ,&nbsp;Rui Peres dos Santos ,&nbsp;Alfredo Rodrigues ,&nbsp;Rita Castilho","doi":"10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2024.107431","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2024.107431","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Touristic whale watching (WW) is an important socioeconomic activity worldwide. Recently, short and long-term impacts caused by WW have been reported for several cetacean species, including <em>Delphinus delphis</em> and <em>Tursiops truncatus</em>, the two most observed species in Portugal. Most of the operations in mainland Portugal are concentrated on the South Coast (Algarve). However, despite their importance for the region, studies focused on the impact of this activity on the animals are still scarce. We used acoustic behaviour analysis and land-based observations to determine the alterations in the vocalization patterns of these animals caused by WW vessels and the length of exposure to this stressor. We found WW presence significantly altered five out of six acoustic parameters of whistles, whistle rate, and whistle type distribution for <em>D. delphis</em>, whereas <em>T. truncatus</em> exhibited significant changes in three acoustic parameters. Conversely, <em>T. truncatus</em> significantly reduced echolocation click rates, while <em>D. delphis</em> did not show significant changes. We also found that the Central region of this coast is the most affected, with animals exposed to WW vessels for up to 38.9% of daylight hours. Furthermore, 66.7% of the observation time in this area had several vessels that exceeded the limit established by law. These results suggest that our study species are impacted by WW, while <em>D. delphis</em> is more affected during social behaviours, and <em>T. truncatus</em> is more affected during foraging activities. Both behaviours are biologically significant, and their disturbance might, in the long term, lead to adverse effects at the population level by decreasing reproductive success and fitness. A gap in knowledge, inadequate legislation and compliance issues threaten the development of a sustainable WW industry in the Algarve and might endanger local populations, therefore immediate attention is needed.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54698,"journal":{"name":"Ocean & Coastal Management","volume":"259 ","pages":"Article 107431"},"PeriodicalIF":4.8,"publicationDate":"2024-10-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142530068","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"An overview of social-ecological impacts of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation and climate change on Galapagos small-scale fisheries","authors":"Mauricio Castrejón ,&nbsp;Jeremy Pittman ,&nbsp;Jorge Ramírez-González ,&nbsp;Omar Defeo","doi":"10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2024.107436","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2024.107436","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Small-scale fisheries in the Galapagos Marine Reserve face significant challenges due to climatic anomalies and human-induced changes such as weak governance and overfishing. This overview explores the social-ecological impacts of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and climate change on Galapagos small-scale fisheries, including the progress and challenges of ENSO and climate change research in this multiple-use marine protected area. The extreme El Niño events of 1982/83, 1997/98, and 2015/16 caused significant ecological shifts and fluctuations in fisheries productivity. While some species have shown increases in biomass, likely linked to sea surface temperature changes and altered ecosystem dynamics, the impacts on others remain uncertain or underexplored. Sailfin grouper (<em>Mycteroperca olfax</em>) and spiny lobster (<em>Panulirus penicillatus</em> and <em>P. gracilis</em>) fisheries have exhibited mixed responses to the El Niño, illustrating the complex nature of ENSO's ecological effects, which are further exacerbated by overfishing. The socio-economic impacts on fishing communities include reduced landings, longer search times, higher fishing costs, and increased livelihood insecurity. Future projections suggest an increasing vulnerability to ENSO and climate change, emphasizing the need for an ecosystem approach to fisheries. Key strategies include enhancing adaptive capacity, promoting sustainable practices, and adopting a social-ecological and transdisciplinary research approach. However, progress in ENSO and climate change research is hampered by weak governance, characterized by institutional barriers that hinder the formulation and enforcement of solid fisheries governance policies. To strengthen the resilience of <span>Galapagos</span> small-scale fisheries, interinstitutional and intersectoral collaboration is essential, supported by international cooperation and strategic investments to bolster local research capabilities.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54698,"journal":{"name":"Ocean & Coastal Management","volume":"259 ","pages":"Article 107436"},"PeriodicalIF":4.8,"publicationDate":"2024-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142445672","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The need to consider recreational vessels in risk assessments of vessel strikes to humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae)","authors":"Raphael Mayaud ,&nbsp;David Peel ,&nbsp;Joshua N. Smith ,&nbsp;Craig Wilson ,&nbsp;Susan Bengtson Nash","doi":"10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2024.107419","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2024.107419","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) data have been beneficial in understanding spatio-temporal patterns in marine traffic to inform assessments of vessel-strike risk to large whales. However, AIS does not represent all vessel classes, particularly recreational vessels that are not legally required to use AIS. Growing evidence suggests that recreational vessels do collide with large whales, and so risk assessments relying on AIS data can underestimate the threat and misguide conservation efforts. To address this, we conducted surveys of recreational vessel and humpback whale sightings to build density surface models and estimate relative vessel-strike risk by spatial co-occurrence in an urbanized embayment, Moreton Bay, Australia. We demonstrate that 93% of recreational vessels sighted in Moreton Bay did not use AIS and that vessel strike risk varies spatially according to vessel class (recreational vs. commercial). These results highlight the importance of including recreational vessels into vessel strike risk assessments to provide a more holistic view of vessel strike.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54698,"journal":{"name":"Ocean & Coastal Management","volume":"259 ","pages":"Article 107419"},"PeriodicalIF":4.8,"publicationDate":"2024-10-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142437939","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Multiple negative impacts of marine plastic pollution on tropical coastal ecosystem services, and human health and well-being","authors":"Carya Maharja ,&nbsp;Radisti A. Praptiwi ,&nbsp;Sainal Sainal ,&nbsp;Prawesti Wulandari ,&nbsp;Matthew Ashley ,&nbsp;Kayleigh J. Wyles ,&nbsp;Joyashree Roy ,&nbsp;I Gede Hendrawan ,&nbsp;Susan Jobling ,&nbsp;Melanie C. Austen","doi":"10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2024.107423","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2024.107423","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>There is limited empirical evidence showing the impacts of marine plastic pollution on ecosystem services or on human health and well-being in Global South countries. We aimed to estimate these impacts in the tropical archipelago of Indonesia, one of the top emitters of marine plastics globally, through an iterative Delphi survey, with an expert panel (n = 42) consisting of equal numbers of Indonesian scientists, policymakers, and practitioners. After two rounds of the survey, the analysis of interquartile ranges indicated that the experts reached a consensus in their predictions. The experts agreed that, over the next 10 years, plastics would be mainly accumulated in the coastal area of Java, the most densely populated island, and mostly in mangrove ecosystems. While all ecosystem services were harmed by plastic pollution, the most vulnerable services were food provisioning, genetic materials, nursery habitat, and recreation supplied by the highly vulnerable coastal ecosystems of, in descending order, mangrove, coral reef, seagrass, and sandy beach. These impacts on ecosystem services influenced different dimensions of human health and well-being and were dependent on the ecosystem types, as indicated in several statistically significant positive correlations (Spearman's rank), including those between the decline of mangrove ecosystem services and reduced household income, and between the decrease of coral reef ecosystem services and both deteriorating mental health and reduced household income. Overall, this study provides the first indication of Indonesian coastal ecosystems and ecosystem services to be prioritized for mitigation and monitoring efforts. The focus on impacts on human health and well-being also incentivizes ongoing efforts by policymakers, industry and commerce, the third sector, and the public in the country to address the contribution to global marine plastic pollution.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54698,"journal":{"name":"Ocean & Coastal Management","volume":"258 ","pages":"Article 107423"},"PeriodicalIF":4.8,"publicationDate":"2024-10-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142433592","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The inequality of economic development increases the direct economic loss of storm surge disaster in China","authors":"Jiaju Lin ,&nbsp;Shuo Wang ,&nbsp;Yuning Zhao ,&nbsp;Xiongzhi Xue","doi":"10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2024.107427","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2024.107427","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The coastal zone is the most intensive area of global economic activity and has been threatened by marine hazards. As climate change increases the vulnerability of coastal communities worldwide, coastal hazard management has become one of the most urgent tasks for ocean governance. While economic development may enhance social resilience, economic inequality, a side effect of economic growth, can play a significant role in social vulnerability to natural hazards. Coastal managers and policymakers urgently need relevant analyses to understand the relationship between economic inequality and marine hazards. Here, we analyzed the links between economic inequality and direct economic losses from storm surge disasters in 11 coastal regions of China between 2000 and 2020. Our results show that provincial income inequality significantly increases direct economic losses from storm surge disasters. For every 1% increase in the provincial disposable income Gini index, annual losses increase by 4.8%–7.8%. Moreover, with a 1% increase in the provincial income gap, relative annual losses (compared with provincial GDP) increase by 0.051%–0.056%. Heterogeneity analysis reveals that losses in northern and eastern marine economic circles are most affected by income inequality. We also find that with increasing economic development level, the aggravating effect of income inequality on losses becomes more significant. Our work indicated that achieving income equity may be a crucial factor for coastal hazard mitigation, which provides new insights into global coastal hazard management.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54698,"journal":{"name":"Ocean & Coastal Management","volume":"258 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.8,"publicationDate":"2024-10-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142425287","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Fair allocation of small-scale finfish mariculture zones in multi-use MPAs using multi criteria evaluation with stakeholder preferences","authors":"Hatim Albasri ,&nbsp;Jesmond Sammut","doi":"10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2024.107424","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2024.107424","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Mariculture zones in MPAs are primarily determined based on cost-effective/environmental criteria and rarely incorporate local community preferences. This study proposed a GIS-based site selection model to solve the conflicting issues in designing mariculture zones to support small-scale finfish farmers in MPAs. The work was undertaken in the Anambas Archipelago MPA to represent a commonly populated small-island MPA in Indonesia and other developing countries. A three-stage site selection model (constraint, site suitability, and stakeholder preference) with various criteria was employed using a modified parameter-specific suitability function (PSSF) with a non-weighted geometric mean. The stakeholder preference was used to counterbalance the dominance of environmental sub-models. The first stage analysis using the constraint sub-model determined that only 10.16% (1199.70 km²) of the total extent of the study area (11,811.77 km²) was categorized as feasible for finfish mariculture. The subsequent site suitability sub-model determined that only 32.3% (387 km²) and 30.1% (361.6 km²) of the feasible areas were classed best for finfish mariculture in dry and wet seasons, respectively. Areas classified as good covered 41.25% (494.9 km²) and 40.1% (481.65 km²) of the total feasible areas in the dry and wet seasons, respectively. The stakeholder preference sub-model had classified 33.21 km² (2.77%) of the feasible area as the best sites that could be allocated as mariculture zones for the local community. The site selection model successfully incorporates multiple site selection parameters, addresses poor data availability and improves fair allocation of mariculture zone in the MPA via two specific approaches. The nature of the geometric mean prevents the allocation of suitable areas in the MPA-specific zones, such as core zones. Second, the stakeholder preference improves the fairness of the mariculture zone allocation due to the incorporation of local fish farmers' preferences. The proposed site selection model could be used to designate mariculture zones in a data-poor MPA environment and facilitate local communities in developing sustainable small-scale finfish mariculture in MPAs.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54698,"journal":{"name":"Ocean & Coastal Management","volume":"258 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.8,"publicationDate":"2024-10-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142425348","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Long-term spatiotemporal analysis of coastline morphological evolutions and their underlying mechanisms in the Pearl River Delta region of China","authors":"Zihao Ning ,&nbsp;Changbo Jiang ,&nbsp;Jie Chen ,&nbsp;Zhiyuan Wu ,&nbsp;Zhen Yao ,&nbsp;Yuan Ma ,&nbsp;Tianan Deng ,&nbsp;Yulin Chen","doi":"10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2024.107426","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2024.107426","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The coastline, the important geographical components bordering the land and ocean, reflects abundant information on morphological evolutions. However, it undergoes continuous changing due to the compound effects of both natural and anthropogenic factors with varying intensities. Changes in the coastline are important indicators of coastal erosion, environmental changes in the coastal zone, and the rise and fall of ecosystems. The Pearl River Delta (PRD) region is rich in coastline resources, and the coastal evolution is extremely active with natural and human activities. In order to uncover the underlying mechanisms of the coastline evolutions in the PRD region, we quantitatively and qualitatively characterized the long-term alterations in coastline length, coastal development/decline, morphological structure, and the exploitation extent based on 9 satellite images of Landsat spanning from 1973 to 2021. Furthermore, we explored the driving factors of coastline change, with a view to providing some theoretical basis for the development, utilisation, protection and management of coastal resources and the sustainable development of the ecological environment in the PRD region. The findings reveal an outward expansion of coastline, resulting in a 587.49 km² increase of new land over the past 48 years. In addition, the total coastline length in this region has grown from 1477.93 to 1604.72 km, with artificial coastline contributing 61.55%, while the number of fractal dimensions suggest the further growth of coastline. Furthermore, the cause analysis identifies the morphological evolution in PRD as a multi-factor dynamic process following a “ternary-multivariate-single” pattern. Moreover, the population, GDP, precipitation, and sand transport are defined as the primary drivers, with socio-economic impacts overweighing natural conditions, and the interaction of any two drivers is greater than the effect of a single factor.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54698,"journal":{"name":"Ocean & Coastal Management","volume":"258 ","pages":"Article 107426"},"PeriodicalIF":4.8,"publicationDate":"2024-10-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142433591","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Incorporating sense of place into the management of marine protected areas: A case study from new South Wales, Australia","authors":"Joe Duggan ,&nbsp;Sarah Clement ,&nbsp;Christopher Cvitanovic ,&nbsp;Ingrid van Putten","doi":"10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2024.107417","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2024.107417","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Marine social-ecological systems are experiencing rapid changes across the globe due to a range of threats such as climate change and exploitation (e.g. overfishing). Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are one tool to support the sustainable management of marine systems and resources, however, they are often implemented with mixed success, with one of the key critiques being a lack of consideration of social dimensions. To address this, there have been increased calls for greater consideration of a broad range of social factors, alongside environmental factors in the planning and management of MPAs. One phenomenon that stands to greatly inform and influence the success of MPA management is Sense of Place (SoP), that is, an individual or groups' emotional bond with a given place. While the importance and relevance of SoP is beginning to be acknowledged in the environmental academic literature, there are no documented examples of the phenomenon being incorporated into marine policy or management in a meaningful way. This study seeks to explore why this is the case and how it may be addressed. We achieve this through a case study approach, conducting in depth interviews with decision-makers involved in the management of the New South Wales Marine Estate (i.e. MPA managers), exploring i) their understanding of SoP, ii) their experience in incorporating it into policy, iii) the barriers and iv) enablers in doing so. Results show that despite a limited understanding of SoP, most participants do consider it to be important for marine policy and management and many have attempted to include it in their management efforts, although these attempts are largely centred around general consideration of social values and including diverse voices in policy discussion, as opposed to direct inclusion of SoP per se. A broad range of barriers to incorporating SoP into MPA management were also identified with political barriers, the ambiguity of the concept and challenges in having social values ‘win out’ against economic realities being the most common. Enablers were less commonly identified by study participants, and included the use of SoP as a tool or boundary object to develop shared understandings between stakeholders. We conclude by emphasizing the need for further research on how to improve the incorporation of SoP into MPA management, and outline how this may be achieved through the study of bright spots.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54698,"journal":{"name":"Ocean & Coastal Management","volume":"258 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.8,"publicationDate":"2024-10-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142425291","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}