by Sarah Carr, Ph.D. | Sep 30, 2015
Successful management and conservation of marine ecosystems depends as much on understanding humans as it does on understanding marine organisms and their environment. Human impacts on marine ecosystem health are extensive and often detrimental (e.g.,...
by Sarah Carr, Ph.D. | Sep 30, 2015
By Tundi Agardy, MEAM Contributing Editor (tundiagardy@earthlink.net) One of the greatest shortcomings in our attempt to manage marine ecosystems is not having enough social science to support ecosystem-based approaches, regulations, and conservation interventions....
by Sarah Carr, Ph.D. | Sep 30, 2015
Editor’s note: The goal of The EBM Toolbox is to promote awareness of tools for facilitating EBM and MSP processes. It is brought to you by the EBM Tools Network, a voluntary alliance of tool users, developers, and training providers. Learn more about EBM tools...
by Sarah Carr, Ph.D. | Sep 30, 2015
Global MSP indicator proposed for United Nations Sustainable Development Goals In September 2015, the United Nations adopted a post-2015 development agenda focused on 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and associated targets. These SDGs aim to improve development...
by Sarah Carr, Ph.D. | Sep 30, 2015
Editor’s Note: From the Archives is a new feature to call attention to past MEAM articles whose perspectives and insight remain relevant. Highlights: Strengthening the business case for Payments for Ecosystem Services (PES) Gaining support from stakeholders for a PES...