The oceans are increasingly viewed as a new frontier for economic development. Yet, as
companies and governments race to capitalize on marine resources, substantial risks can …

There has been increasing attention to and investment in local environmental stewardship in
conservation and environmental management policies and programs globally. Yet …

The world's population increasingly relies on the ocean for food, energy production and
global trade,–, yet human activities at sea are not well quantified,. We combine satellite …

The future of the global ocean economy is currently envisioned as advancing towards a
'blue economy'—socially equitable, environmentally sustainable and economically viable …

The notion of transformation is gaining traction in contemporary sustainability debates. New
ways of theorising and supporting transformations are emerging and, so the argument goes …

Humanity is on a deeply unsustainable trajectory. We are exceeding planetary boundaries
and unlikely to meet many international sustainable development goals and global …

The vast developmental opportunities offered by the world's coasts and oceans have
attracted the attention of governments, private enterprises, philanthropic organizations, and …

ABSTRACT The 'Blue Economy'is an increasingly popular term in modern marine and
ocean governance. The concept seeks to marry ocean-based development opportunities …

A quarter of global oil production comes from offshore fields and about 60% of
internationally-traded oil travels by tankers. The relationship between oil, fisheries, and …

The conservation community is increasingly focusing on the monitoring and evaluation of
management, governance, ecological, and social considerations as part of a broader move …