The ocean, and the life that dwells in it, is the largest carbon sink of our planet, absorbing
more than 25 percent of all CO2 emissions, and over 90 percent of the excess heat …

Intense use of coastal resources and construction of new marinas to expand the tourist
industry might result in developing water and marine environmental quality due to pollution …

According to the research on fisheries, there are two main trade‐offs between these
sustainability pillars. First, a fisheries industry's developing ecological health diminishes …

Non-state sustainability initiatives, such as eco-certification and voluntary sustainability
standards, are eco-friendly, market-driven, and privately managed initiatives that garner …

If unauthorized resource use is prevented, managing marine resources by allocating
property rights may match economic and environmental conservation incentives. However …

Appropriate governance structures are extremely important for fishery-dependent
communities in developing integrated territorial development strategies and an adaptive …

The economic value of the oceans and maritime industry is strongly gaining in importance.
As the oceans are very large and particularly sensitive ecosystems, which need to be …

In 2006 the European Union (EU) began a dramatic change in its conception and approach
to maritime policy. By developing what was called Integrated Maritime Policy, there was an …

The ocean regulates the global climate, provides humans with natural resources such as
food, materials, important substances, and energy, and is essential for international trade …

Abstract The EU Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) aims to ensure clean,
healthy, and productive oceans and seas as well as sustainable use of the marine …