Nature contributes substantially to human well-being through its diverse material and
nonmaterial contributions. However, despite the growing literature on the nonmaterial …

The biotic and abiotic assets of the marine environment form the “marine natural capital”
embedded in the global ocean. Marine natural capital provides the flow of “marine …

Abstract The North Sea basin is one of the busiest maritime areas globally with a
considerable number of anthropogenic pressures impacting the functioning of the marine …

The multiple anthropogenic threats to marine ecosystems and the increasing spatial conflicts
in the Adriatic-Ionian Region (AIR) require transnational, integrated and efficient planning of …

Coastal and marine ecosystems are under high pressure from multiple activities that take
place in coastal areas. Mapping and assessment of ecosystem services are considered …

The implementation of marine spatial plans as required by the Directive on Maritime Spatial
Planning (MSP) of the European Union (EU) poses novel demands for the development of …

The growth and management of the marine economy have received significant attention
since the United Nations launched the" Our Ocean, Our Future: Call for Action" initiative …

Abstract The Baltic Sea is essential for marine ecosystem services (MES) provision and the
region's socio-economic dynamics. It is considered one of the busiest and most polluted …

Increasing anthropogenic pressures such as pollution, climate change or invasive species
can have multiple impacts on ecosystems and the services (ES) they provide. To address …

An assessment framework of marine ecosystem services (ES) indicators to quantify the socio-
ecological effectiveness of nature-based solutions (NBS) and nature-inclusive harvesting …