This study adapted a socio-ecological framework to review Drivers of mining Activities, the
environmental Pressures, the State of changes, their Impacts on human Welfare, and the …

Ever more extensive use of marine space by human activities and greater demands for
marine natural resources has led to increases in both duration and spatial extent of …

Humans interact with the oceans in diverse and profound ways. The scope, magnitude,
footprint and ultimate cumulative impacts of human activities can threaten ocean ecosystems …

Switching from fossil fuels to renewable energy is key to international energy transition
efforts and the move toward net zero. For many nations, this requires decommissioning of …

Aquatic ecosystems are under severe pressure. Human activities introduce an array of
pressures that impact ecosystems and their components. In this study we focus on the …

A framework to assess the impact of mobile fishing gear on the seabed and benthic
ecosystem is presented. The framework that can be used at regional and local scales …

The term “cumulative effects assessment” is frequently used yet the underlying principles
and definitions are poorly specified. Consequently, there is no consistency or …

Mineral extraction from the seabed has experienced a recent surge of interest from both the
mining industry and marine scientists. While improved methods of geological investigation …

Thousands of artificial ('human-made') structures are present in the marine environment,
many at or approaching end-of-life and requiring urgent decisions regarding their …

Assessing and managing the cumulative impacts of human activities on the environment
remains a major challenge to sustainable development. This challenge is highlighted by the …