This paper reviews literature relating to Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and human well-
being. It finds that explicit studies on human well-being from MPAs are limited and empirical …

The lack of knowledge about the majority of fish species harvested in Amazonian small-
scale fisheries, in association with impacts from hydroelectric power plants, may lead to …

Coastal ecosystems support the livelihoods and wellbeing of millions of people worldwide.
However, the marine and terrestrial ecosystem services that coastal ecosystems provide are …

Coastal tourism is a growing industry sector in the Mediterranean Basin. This and the other
human activities occurring along the coastline share space and resources, leading to …

The coasts hold great potential for 'Blue Growth', and major industrial and infrastructural
developments are already happening there. Such growth, however, comes with risks to …

The promotion of tourism has been considered to be a key strategy in reducing people's
dependence on marine resources and for creating alternative livelihoods for the …

With the rapid growth of Indonesia's marine protected area (MPAs) estate in Indonesia,
reaching 23.9 million hectares by January 2020, attention needs to be focused on …

Diversification into tourism is often suggested as a potential solution for the increasing
concerns over globally declining fishing opportunities, particularly for small-scale fishers …

Local communities throughout the world are experiencing extensive social, cultural,
economic, environmental, and climatic changes. Rather than passively accepting the effects …

Marine ecosystems are exposed to significant anthropogenic pressure mainly due to the
exploitation of biotic and abiotic marine resources. Marine protected areas (MPAs) are …