Every community-based marine resource management (CBMRM) inherently takes place in a
highly complex social–ecological environment, and stakeholder perceptions related to …

Sustainable management of coastal resources depends on human knowledge and
perceptions of natural resources and coastal environments. However, empirical evidence …

The definition of a common vision that includes social and environmental goals, ecosystem
services and/or biodiversity features that people are interested in maintaining or restoring is …

Despite the potentially huge contributions that coastal communities might make in marine
resource management and sustainability, their participation in such efforts have only been …

Various management approaches have been proposed to address the alarming depletion of
marine coastal resources. Prominent among them are community-based management and …

Ecosystem services is a value-laden concept, encompassing multiple legitimate views,
value systems and potential controversies. On the other hand, it offers a platform to promote …

Recent shifts towards ecosystem-based management and other holistic and participatory
forms of oceans governance and management have come with demands for ways to better …

Changes in the landscape and seascape to accommodate and support human development
worldwide are known to be eroding natural resources with flow-on effects on socio-cultural …

Stakeholder involvement plays a crucial role within Integrated Coastal Management (ICM)
and is considered beneficial for gaining trust and knowledge and reducing conflicts …

Marine protected areas (MPAs) socio-ecological effectiveness depends on a number of
management and governance elements, among which stakeholder engagement and …