Climate change (CC) is a key, global driver of change of marine ecosystems. At local and
regional scales, other local human stressors (LS) can interact with CC and modify its effects …

Environmental justice refers broadly to the distribution of environmental benefits and
burdens, and the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people in environmental …

Ocean and coastal ecosystems support life on Earth and many aspects of human well-being.
Covering two-thirds of the planet, the ocean hosts vast biodiversity and modulates the global …

We are part of Nature, not separate from it. We rely on Nature to provide us with food, water
and shelter; regulate our climate and disease; maintain nutrient cycles and oxygen …

Ocean oil slicks can be attributed to natural seepages or to anthropogenic discharges. To
date, the global picture of their distribution and relative natural and anthropogenic …

As human impacts increase in coastal regions, there is concern that critical habitats that
provide the foundation of entire ecosystems are in decline. Seagrass meadows face growing …

Global aquatic or 'blue'foods, essential to over 3.2 billion people, face challenges of
maintaining supply in a changing environment while adhering to safety and sustainability …

Does humanity's future lie in the ocean? As demand for resources continues to grow and
land-based sources decline, expectations for the ocean as an engine of human …

The ocean contains unique biodiversity, provides valuable food resources and is a major
sink for anthropogenic carbon. Marine protected areas (MPAs) are an effective tool for …

Human activities and climate change threaten marine biodiversity worldwide, though
sensitivity to these stressors varies considerably by species and taxonomic group. Mapping …