by Sarah Carr, Ph.D. | Oct 25, 2011
Report offers guidance on maximizing socioeconomic benefits of marine planning A new report commissioned by the UK government analyzes the socioeconomic processes at work in England's coastal communities, and sets a framework for considering these processes in the...
by Sarah Carr, Ph.D. | Oct 25, 2011
Editor’s note: The goal of The EBM Toolbox is to promote awareness of tools for facilitating EBM processes. It is brought to you by the EBM Tools Network, a voluntary alliance of tool users, developers, and training providers. By Sarah Carr Tools can facilitate...
by Sarah Carr, Ph.D. | Aug 26, 2011
Management requires funding. Likewise, sustainable management requires sustainable funding. A cornerstone of EBM is that it ensures ecosystems will continue over time to provide the services that people require and want (e.g., food, clean water, biodiversity). Without...
by Sarah Carr, Ph.D. | Aug 25, 2011
By Tundi Agardy, MEAM Contributing Editor (tundiagardy@earthlink.net) "Engage the private sector" has become something of a mantra in marine management. But thus far, direct financial involvement by the private sector in ocean management has been relatively...
by Sarah Carr, Ph.D. | Aug 25, 2011
Due to human-induced climate change, sea surface temperatures are increasing. As a result, a gradual poleward shift in ocean ecosystems is underway. Described very simply, areas that were previously cold are becoming more temperate, and areas that were temperate are...
