Coastal ecosystems are rapidly changing due to human-caused global warming, rising sea
level, changing circulation patterns, sea ice loss, and acidification that in turn alter the …

Multiple stressors co-occurring in coastal waters are of increasing concern to local fisheries.
Many economically, culturally, or ecologically important species (eg, oysters, crabs …

Formal and semi-formal networks are emerging as effective, collaborative, and adaptable
approaches for addressing complex, rapidly evolving ocean governance issues. One such …

This paper aims to guide the stakeholder engagement process related to plastic pollution
research in marine environments. We draw on advice identified during an online workshop …

Current information on the status and trends of ocean change is needed to support effective
and responsive management, particularly for the deep ocean. Creating consistent …

The management of natural resources is currently more challenging than ever before.
Climate change and human population growth pose a threat to marine ecosystems as we …

The availability and accessibility of oceanographic data is critical to the sustainability of our
oceans into the future. Ocean temperature climatology data products utilizing long time …

As coastal landscapes change, management professionals are working hard to transition
research results into actions that support scientifically informed decisions impacting coastal …

Species and habitats are the subjects of legislation that mandates reporting of information
on ecosystem conditions. Improvements in sensors, sampling platforms, information …

The Atlantic dimension of Portugal, with c. 1,700,000 km2 maritime area, led to the
prioritization of the European Multidisciplinary Seafloor and water column Observatory …