Marine/maritime spatial planning (MSP) is intended as a process to apply an adaptive
ecosystem-based approach in order to manage the oceans towards the sustainable use of …

The concept of ecosystem services (ES), first introduced in 1970's, gained mainstream
attention in 2005, when the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment formally proposed a …

Coastal tourism is a growing industry sector in the Mediterranean Basin. This and the other
human activities occurring along the coastline share space and resources, leading to …

Decision makers are increasingly interested in information from ecosystem services (ES)
assessments. Scientists have for long recognised the importance of selecting appropriate …

While terrestrial ecosystems are easily monitored, marine systems suffer from a scarcity of
spatial data due to their high dynamism nature and tri-dimensional environment. In this …

This paper analyses and compares a set of case studies on ecosystem services (ES)
map** and assessment with the purpose of formulating lessons learned and …

Recent years have witnessed growing interest in applying ecosystem service (ES)
frameworks to promote holistic decision-making and develop sustainable aquaculture. The …

The assessment and map** of ecosystem services (ES) has become an increasingly
important instrument for environmental management and conservation priority-setting. As …

Marine or maritime spatial planning (MSP) works across borders and sectors to ensure
human activities at sea take place in an efficient and sustainable way. The ecosystem …

Blue carbon ecosystems (BCEs) have reached international prominence for their role in
global climate change mitigation while delivering other essential ecosystem services …