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Biology
Rick Bonney, Julia Byrd, John T. Carmichael, Leda Cunningham, Laura Oremland, Jennifer Shirk, Amber Von Harten
Summary: The increasing costs challenge resource management agencies to keep up with data needs, and trust among scientists, government agencies, and the public is fundamental to effective fisheries management. The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council has initiated a citizen science program to address these challenges and build relationships for long-term sustainability in fisheries management.
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Environmental Sciences
Oluyemisi Oloruntuyi, Jaco Barendse, Michael Marriott, Andrew Kenneth Gordon, Carlos Montero-Castano
Summary: Fishery certification is a market-based mechanism employed to promote sustainable fisheries. Limited data, overfishing, poor management, and low demand for certified seafood hinder certification in African fisheries. The pathway to sustainability approach, using the MSC fisheries standard, allows ongoing improvements regardless of immediate certification, leading to improved environmental performance. Case studies from Africa highlight the successes and challenges associated with implementing this approach.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yann Dorant, Martin Laporte, Quentin Rougemont, Hugo Cayuela, Remy Rochette, Louis Bernatchez
Summary: This study conducted a landscape genomics analysis on the American lobster, revealing that adaptive genetic variation can enhance the identification of population structure and the delineation of biological management units in exploited marine species.
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Environmental Sciences
Aoi Sugimoto, Hidetomo Tajima, Takuma Sugaya, Shingo Watari
Summary: Many countries have governmental fisheries science organizations that play a critical role in achieving ocean sustainability. Understanding the interface of science, policy, and public interest around fisheries is important for effective knowledge exchange and co-creating desired futures. This study focuses on Japan as a case study to illuminate this interface and guide better outcomes in the UN Decade of Ocean Science.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Shu Su, Yi Tang, Jessica Chen, Bowen Chang, Yong Chen
Summary: Developing fisheries policies based on the best available science is required internationally and nationally, but implementing this can be challenging without a agreed-upon operational framework. This study developed a comprehensive framework for science-based fisheries management, focusing on objective-setting, data input, data production, and data use components. The framework highlights key areas for fisheries systems to efficiently produce and use the best available science.
FISH AND FISHERIES
(2021)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Agnes Pranugrahaning, Jerome D. Donovan, Cheree Topple, Eryadi K. Masli
Summary: This study consolidates the literature on corporate sustainability and corporate sustainability assessments, presenting a conceptual framework for corporate sustainability assessment. The focus is on identifying processes for corporate sustainability assessments to address the gap in the literature on how managers are addressing sustainability through their systems and processes. The proposed framework aims to provide clearer guidance for businesses in addressing sustainability issues within their activities.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Studies
Rosana Ourens, Michael C. Melnychuk, Larry B. Crowder, Nicolas L. Gutierrez, Ray Hilborn, Cristina Pita, Omar Defeo
Summary: This study evaluates the performance and governance of small-scale fisheries in 20 countries in the Americas and Europe, identifying concerning trends such as declining catches and social cohesion. Factors such as adaptability, communication, transparency, and involvement of skilled fishers and community leaders were found to be crucial in reversing the declines in small-scale fisheries. Strengthening human capital and adopting flexible approaches in governance are strongly recommended to support sustainable small-scale fisheries.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Cristina I. Apetrei, Guido Caniglia, Henrik von Wehrden, Daniel J. Lang
Summary: Knowledge is crucial for understanding and addressing social-ecological challenges. However, the research landscape lacks convergence on definitions, and clarifying terminology is the first step towards better empirical science and theory building. Clarifying knowledge-related concepts is essential for enhancing our ability to leverage knowledge for action and decision-making in sustainability science.
GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE-HUMAN AND POLICY DIMENSIONS
(2021)
Review
Ecology
Clemence Moreau, Julien Blanco, Josoa Randriamalala, Anne-Elisabeth Laques, Stephanie M. Carriere
Summary: Participatory Landscape Sustainability Assessments (PLSA) are developing rapidly in line with inter- and transdisciplinary approaches. However, the lack of a coherent framework and poor substantive theorization can limit PLSA research. PLSA studies lie at the intersection of ecology, landscape planning, and sociocultural approaches. Stakeholders are rarely involved in indicator choice and assessment design, with diverse viewpoints mainly taken into consideration through indicators rather than discussions. Three types of PLSA study can be differentiated: the participation-oriented approach, the contributive approach, and the collaborative approach.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Mushtaq Ahmed, Muhammad Shujaat Mubarik, Muhammad Shahbaz
Summary: The study identified factors that hinder the implementation of corporate sustainability policies, such as governance, education, and SMEs, as well as frequently cited theories like stakeholder theory and institutional theory. Various approaches, such as grassroots approach, environmental impact assessment, and systematic approach, were found to be relevant for policymaking in corporate sustainability. Five significant factors that influence corporate sustainability policy implementation were identified, including government institutions, internal and external stakeholders, management, organizational barriers, and normative references.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Oluyomi A. Osobajo, Adekunle Oke, Ama Lawani, Temitope S. Omotayo, Nkeiruka Ndubuka-McCallum, Lovelin Obi
Summary: Sustainability reporting is an essential tool for organizations to demonstrate accountability to their stakeholders, but the current reporting process raises concerns. Misconceptions between sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) are highlighted in the literature. Businesses and scholars prioritize reporting over communication with stakeholders. Lack of engagement with stakeholders suggests that reported performance may not accurately reflect the impact of business activities on sustainability dimensions. Two-way communication with stakeholders is crucial for achieving desired performance.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Renato Gozzer-Wuest, Rosa Amelia Vinatea Chavez, Gonzalo Olea Stranger, Gonzalo Araya Goncalves, Luciano Hiriart-Bertrand, Rolando Labrana-Cornejo, Enrique Alonso-Poblacion
Summary: Based on a survey conducted in 2019-2020, addressing illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, developing a priority national research agenda to improve fisheries management in Chile, addressing the lack of legitimacy of the fisheries law, developing a new national fisheries policy, and updating the Artisanal Fisheries Registry were identified as priority topics for fisheries policy reform in Chile.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Ecology
Katerina Troullaki, Stelios Rozakis, Vasilis Kostakis
Summary: Sustainability science (SS) aims to promote interdisciplinary research practices to create actionable knowledge for sustainability transitions, but its integration with sustainability assessment (SA) remains limited. Few SAs have applied SS concepts in practice, indicating the need for further application and collaboration among SS and SA scholars to enhance robust and socially-embedded assessment frameworks.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Israel Ruiz-Salmon, Jara Laso, Maria Margallo, Pedro Villanueva-Rey, Eduardo Rodriguez, Paula Quinteiro, Ana Claudia Dias, Cheila Almeida, Maria Leonor Nunes, Antonio Marques, Antonio Cortes, Maria Teresa Moreira, Gumersindo Feijoo, Philippe Loubet, Guido Sonnemann, Andrew P. Morse, Ronan Cooney, Eoghan Clifford, Leticia Regueiro, Diego Mendez, Clementine Anglada, Christelle Noirot, Neil Rowan, Ian Vazquez-Rowe, Ruben Aldaco
Summary: LCA is increasingly important in the seafood sector, with a focus on developing specific indicators for fish-related activities, target species and their geographical origin, knowledge and technology transfer, and implementing key recommendations to improve accuracy of LCA models. Challenges faced by the seafood sector, such as wastewater treatment, ghost fishing, and climate change, can be addressed by advocating support for the water-energy-food nexus to minimize environmental negativities and foster successful synergies.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Marine
Heejoong Kang, Chang-Ik Zhang
Summary: A new extended ecosystem-based fisheries assessment (EBFA) approach has been proposed in this study, which considers the impacts of capture fisheries and other driving forces in coastal ecosystems. The applicability of this new approach was demonstrated in Uljin coastal waters, with results compared to the existing EBFA case study. However, further research, especially regarding reference points, is needed for practical use of the proposed approach.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Oceanography
Ha-Kyung Kim, In-Hwan Cho, Eun-A Hwang, Young-Hyo Kim, Jeong-Suk Moon, Bae-Kyung Park, Baik-Ho Kim
Summary: This study investigated the distribution of diatoms in 324 estuaries on the Korean Peninsula from 2016 to 2018, with a focus on the ecological impact of artificial dams. The results highlighted the complex interactions between dams, land use, and diatom communities, providing important data for ecosystem management and biodiversity conservation. Understanding the consequences of artificial dams on diatom distribution is crucial for preserving estuarine health.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Oceanography
Tianhang Gao, Jia Tian, Chuan Huang, Hongyu Wu, Xing Xu, Changjian Liu
Summary: This study explores the microcontainer transport service and route selection problem within the context of a new transportation corridor. A multiobjective planning model is established to minimize transportation cost, time, and carbon emissions. The findings demonstrate that the New Western Land and Sea Corridor is appealing for time-sensitive cargoes and can enhance economic benefits with supportive policies.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Oceanography
Jintao Ma, Zhengjie Wu, Mengqian Guo, Qiuguang Hu
Summary: With the deepening of economic globalization and regional economic integration, marine fisheries are becoming increasingly connected to national strategic interests and economic vitality. It is necessary to explore the synergistic evolution of marine fisheries economic development, environmental protection, and technological progress in order to promote sustainable and healthy development of marine fisheries.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Oceanography
Wenhan Ren, Yuhan Xu, Jing Ni
Summary: This paper focuses on the key role of human economic activities in the evolution of ecological security from the perspective of eco-industrial symbiosis and constructs a symbiotic system of indicators considering human economic activities and all subsystems. The research findings reveal that in China's coastal areas, the socio-economic development index shows a stable upward trend, the environmental capacity index remains stable, and the ecological impact index shows a fluctuating and undulating trend.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Oceanography
Xiao Zhou
Summary: This study develops a spatial risk assessment approach for maritime transportation in China using machine learning and geospatial big data. The study identifies wave height, rainfall, and sea surface temperature as the most influential factors affecting navigational safety. It also analyzes the matching relationship between coastal search and rescue resources and maritime transportation risks.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Review
Oceanography
X. Yang, Z. Y. Lin, W. J. Zhang, S. Xu, M. Y. Zhang, Z. D. Wu, B. Han
Summary: The study highlights the increasing importance of Arctic navigation safety and identifies gaps in the application of risk assessment methodologies. It calls for decision-oriented modelling techniques and bridging the gap between academic research and practical application.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Oceanography
Vladimir J. Alarcon, Anna C. Linhoss, Christopher R. Kelble, Paul F. Mickle, Alexandra Fine, Enrique Montes
Summary: Estuaries and coastal areas are undergoing rapid changes due to climate change and sea level rise. This research presents a salinity transport model for Biscayne Bay and investigates the potential impacts of altered precipitation, increased salinity/temperature, and sea level rise on bay salinity. The findings suggest that current restoration plans may not be sufficient to maintain current salinity conditions, and management measures such as urban greening, artificial groundwater recharge, and water consumption reduction should be considered.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Oceanography
Manuel Vargas-Yanez, Ana Reeves-Bueno, Sara Fernandez-Topham, Francina Moya, Enrique Ballesteros, Cristina Alonso, Teresa Perez-Sanchez, Patricia Romero-Fernandez, Silvia Sanchez-Aguado, Ricardo Felix Sanchez-Leal, M. Carmen Garcia-Martinez
Summary: This study analyzed the phytoplankton communities in the upper 100 m of the Gulf of Cadiz and the Alboran Sea using time series data. The results show that these two regions can be considered as two differentiated bioregions, with the latter having higher productivity.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Oceanography
Donna Dimarchopoulou, Ioannis Keramidas, Konstantinos Tsagarakis, Vasiliki Markantonatou, Ghassen Halouani, Athanassios C. Tsikliras
Summary: The study shows that spatiotemporal simulation modeling is an effective tool for investigating management options in ecosystem-based fisheries management. It demonstrates that fisheries restricted areas can help rebuild the biomass of exploited stocks, but their effectiveness depends on the size and location of the areas. The study also suggests that a parallel reduction in total fishing effort is necessary to achieve the highest benefits of protection.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Oceanography
Junita D. Karlsen, Ludvig Ahm Krag, Bent Herrmann
Summary: Fisheries management is transitioning from a single-species approach to an ecosystem-based approach to address the complexities of mixed-species fisheries. A dual compartment codend concept can provide a complex selectivity profile and allow for flexible adjustments at sea, improving compliance with management objectives.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Oceanography
Yi-Zhuo Zhang, Cheng Xue, Na Wang, Gang Chen
Summary: This paper evaluates typical coastal provinces and cities in China, constructing an evaluation indicator system and clarifying the regional differences in the sustainable development capacity of China's marine fisheries industry. The results show that Shandong Province and Fujian Province have advantages in sustainable development, while Tianjin, Hebei Province, and Shanghai have room for improvement.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Oceanography
Caimao Tan, Tiantian Qin, Junliang He, Yu Wang, Hang Yu
Summary: This study addresses the storage space allocation problem of container yards based on the dual-cycle operation mode. A mixed integer programming model is established to optimize container transportation distance. The results show that dual-cycle operation can decrease transportation distance and the space allocation method based on it is more effective than traditional methods. The study also provides management insights for container ports and suggests effective solutions for bottleneck problems.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Oceanography
Haye H. Geukes, Peter M. van Bodegom, Alexander P. E. van Oudenhoven
Summary: This study aims to identify and explore the information requirements at different stages of the decision-making process of coastal nature-based solutions (NbS). The study found substantial differences in information requirements across the decision-making stages, with values and indicators becoming more specific and concrete as the stages progressed. The study also suggests that future changes in the information required for decision-making on coastal NbS can be anticipated and prepared for.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
