Ocean-and coastal-based economic activities are increasingly recognised as key drivers for
supporting global economies. This move towards the “blue economy” is becoming globally …

Since the term “ocean literacy”(OL) was proposed in 2004 by a group of professionals
dedicated to ocean sciences, marine education, and general education policies, its …

The ocean is increasingly facing direct and indirect threats from multiple human activities
that alter marine ecosystems worldwide. Mitigating these threats requires a global shift in the …

Marine ecosystems and their associated biodiversity sustain life on Earth and hold intrinsic
value. Critical marine ecosystem services include maintenance of global oxygen and carbon …

In the face of mounting global climatic pressures, negative emission technologies (NETs) for
carbon dioxide removal (CDR) are increasingly proposed as necessary for meeting climate …

This research deals with spatial vulnerability in the coastal area of Rachgoun (Algeria), on
the southern shore of the Mediterranean Sea. Over the past two decades, the coastal area of …

Global prioritisation of where to locate Marine Protected Areas (MPA) has not considered
both a comprehensive range of measures of biodiversity as well as threatened species …

Sea level rise (SLR) is a major concern for Europe, where 30 million people live in the
historical 1-in-100-year event flood coastal plains. The latest IPCC assessment reports …

Abstract Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are a key policy instrument used for the protection
of ocean and coastal environments. However, many MPAs are currently falling short of their …

This study explored public perceptions of the marine environment in three coastal
communities in Greece and further investigated intentions to adopt behaviors that contribute …