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Introducing the Ecosystem and Socioeconomic Profile, a Proving Ground for Next Generation Stock Assessments Coast. Manag. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2024-01-23 S. K. Shotwell, K. Blackhart, C. Cunningham, E. Fedewa, D. Hanselman, K. Aydin, M. Doyle, B. Fissel, P. Lynch, O. Ormseth, P. Spencer, S. Zador
Ecosystem-based fishery science is an important component of effective marine conservation and resource management. Implementation has progressed through large-scale comprehensive ecosystem status ...
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Diagnosing Sun Protection Behavioral Barriers and Identifying Interventions for Public Health and the Environment Coast. Manag. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2024-01-23 K. L. Akerlof, E. Sherman, C. A. Downs, S. Melena, D. Belman, O. Medina, C. A. Lipsky
Common chemicals in sunscreen pose risks to corals and a wide range of other coastal species. To fulfill natural resource protection mandates, government agencies promote voluntary sun protection b...
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Estimating Ocean Production Values in Regional Coastal Communities: A Case Study from Southern New South Wales Coast. Manag. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2024-01-23 Shanaka Herath, Alistair McIlgorm, Charles Harvie, Michelle Voyer, Ajith S. Jayasekare
Coastal regions worldwide are highly dependent on the oceans for their economic development, yet the contribution of ocean-dependent industries to regional coastal economies is poorly understood. T...
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The Coastal Zone Management Act in Its Sixth Decade: An Unsung Cornerstone in the Nation’s Response to Climate and Ocean Change, Part II Coast. Manag. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2024-01-23 Eric S. Laschever
This essay concludes the examination of the CZMA entitled “The Coastal Zone Management Act in Its Sixth Decade: An Unsung Cornerstone in the Nation’s Response to Climate and Ocean Change” begun in ...
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Strategies to Develop Sustainable Seagrass-Associated Tourism in Indonesia Coast. Manag. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2024-01-23 Kevin Muhamad Lukman, Husen Rifai, Len McKenzie, Johan Risandi, Udhi Eko Hernawan, Nurul Dhewani M. Sjafrie, Puji Rahmadi, Triyono, Siti Hajar Suryawati, Yuta Uchiyama, Miguel D. Fortes, Fredinan Yulianda, Fery Kurniawan, Rahman Hidayat, S. Suraji
Indonesia has significant potential for the implementation of seagrass-associated tourism due to its high seagrass species diversity, large spatial-extent of seagrass meadows and abundant charismat...
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Bridging Shades of Blue: Co-constructing Knowledge with the International Panel for Ocean Sustainability Coast. Manag. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-08-26 Leopoldo Cavaleri Gerhardinger, Tanya Brodie Rudolph, Françoise Gaill, Graham Mortyn, Eloise Littley, Adrien Vincent, Dannieli Firme Herbst, Patrizia Ziveri, Louise Jeanneau, Maria Laamanen, Marta Cavallé, Jay Marisca Gietzelt, Marion Glaser, Mouna Chambon, Juliette Jacquemont, Samiya Ahmed Selim, Cecile Brugere, Cristina Brito, Laura M. Pereira, Sandra Amezaga, Nicolás Fernández Muñoz, Lucas Becquet
Abstract The efficacy of global environmental assessments in informing and shaping ocean and coastal management is hampered by recognized gaps in global science endeavours. In order to bridge these gaps, and secure inclusive and equitable knowledge co-construction by ocean stakeholders, the International Panel for Ocean Sustainability (IPOS) is emerging. Here we present the outcomes of the “Bridging
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A Review of Topics and Trends across Five Decades of Coastal Management Journal Coast. Manag. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-08-14 Kristina N. Beverlin
Abstract This paper provides an analysis of the topics covered by Coastal Management Journal (CMJ) over the course of its nearly five decades of publication. The analysis looks for trends and changes in the field of Coastal Management across topics and categories (groups of topics) that have been published by CMJ. It identifies geographical locations (at the state, national, regional and international
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The Coastal Zone Management Act in Its Sixth Decade: An Unsung Cornerstone in the Nation’s Response to Climate and Ocean Change Coast. Manag. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-07-19 Eric S. Laschever
Abstract In 2022, the CZMA turned 50, joining other statutes from what has become known as the Environmental Decade in reaching this milestone. This essay, which the Journal presents in two issues, examines the Act’s role in addressing our coast’s most critical challenge—climate change. In the first issue and installment the essay briefly reviews the social and political context in which the Act emerged
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What’s a (Better) Beach Day Worth? Economic Valuation of Changes in Waikīkī Beach Characteristics Coast. Manag. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-05-21 Marcus Peng, N. Tarui, T. Tsuge, D. Eversole
Abstract Whether beach nourishment, an established beach management measure, is justified depends on its benefits and costs. We apply a discrete choice experiment at Waikīkī Beach on Oʻahu with mixed logit and latent class models to evaluate recreationists’ willingness to pay for changes in beach width and water clarity as well as the preferences for the beach as-is. Our preferred specification indicates
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The Role of Socioeconomic Factors, Psychological Motivations, and Social Networks in Women’s Participation in Community-Based Fishery Management in Ghana Coast. Manag. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-05-09 Moses Adjei, Victor Owusu, Rosina Sheburah Essien
Abstract Women’s participation in community-based decision-making in managing natural resources such as fishery is considered crucial to the sustainability of the fishery industry. However, women experience the brunt of inequality in fishery tasks and decision-making despite their crucial contributions. Using survey data (N = 400) from an ethnographic study on Ghanaian female fisherfolk, we examine
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Developing techniques for the observation of nocturnal wildlife on a resort island as a collaboration between academia and microenterprises Coast. Manag. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-04-18 Tsen-Chien Chen, Shih-Chieh Kuo, Kuo-Cheng Ku
Abstract This paper describes the development of methods for the observation of nocturnal wildlife as a collaborative effort between academia and microenterprises. A number of private firms have for many years been operating tours for wildlife watching on Green Island, and local guides have also worked with wildlife researchers. In accordance with government regulations, researchers and operators were
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Shoreline Management and Coastal Resilience in Virginia: Analysis of the Roles of Environmental Nonprofit Organizations in Encouraging Living Shorelines Coast. Manag. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-04-16 Marina Saitgalina, Juita-Elena (Wie) Yusuf, Michelle Covi
Abstract Coastal erosion and shoreline retreat can be offset by responsible shoreline management through nature-based solutions such as living shorelines. This study describes five roles played by environmental nonprofit organizations in shoreline management and coastal resilience in Virginia by illustrating how these nonprofits support and encourage living shorelines. The five key roles played by
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The Cost of Shoreline Protection: A Comparison of Approaches in Coastal New England and the Mid-Atlantic Coast. Manag. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-03-07 Sarah Ball Gonyo, Ben Zito, Heidi Burkart
Abstract Shoreline hardening is a method of coastal hazard protection that is often implemented by government agencies and individual property owners. As awareness of the potential negative effects of shoreline hardening has increased, natural and nature-based approaches have gained in popularity. Most research related to shoreline protection has focused on understanding the environmental and ecological
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Recent Developments of China’s Institutional Reform for Ocean Management: An Appraisal Coast. Manag. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-02-11 Yuncheng Deng, Yubing Shi
Abstract In 2018, Chinese Government started the new round of institutional reform under which relevant functions of the State Oceanic Administration (SOA) have been integrated into the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR), Ministry of Ecology and Environment, and other relevant Ministries. By the end of 2019, reforms of national and local institutions at all levels had been completed. However, such
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Demand for Diving Tourism in Marine Protected Areas in Developing Countries Coast. Manag. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2023-02-10 Paul Mwebaze, Sabah Abdullah
Abstract The importance of marine protected areas (MPAs) in protecting marine habitats and biodiversity, especially for coral reefs, is acknowledged among conservationists, managers, and policy-makers. However, the socio-economic and ecological benefits of MPAs are understated and overshadowed by the establishment and operating costs, specifically for MPAs located in developing countries. Using a global
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A Pilot Study of Small Craft Harbors in Nova Scotia, Canada: Examining Livelihoods Associated with These Facilities Coast. Manag. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2022-12-13 Monica Ragan, Tony R. Walker, Melanie Zurba
Abstract In Canada, small craft harbors (SCHs) are a federal government responsibility under Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO). SCHs are economic centers for many rural coastal communities in Canada. By studying the role of SCHs on livelihoods one can delineate their importance to the users and community. The pilot study utilized semi-structured telephone interviews to speak with 19 participants from
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Marine Finfish Aquaculture Planning Using MCDM and Numerical Modelling Tools to Aide Industry Expansion along the North Borneo West Coast Coast. Manag. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2022-12-05 Johnathan D. Maxey, Szu Yie Wong, Neil D. Hartstein, Marjorie Lim, Nuo Geng Chen, Mohd Shukry Bakar
Abstract Site selection is the foundation of sustainable finfish culture, and in the tropics, there are vast offshore areas where this is needed. This study is the first to identify areas for marine finfish culture along the North Borneo West Coast using outputs from hydrodynamic modeling coupled with GIS and Multiple-Criteria Decision Making Analysis. Site selection criteria included: water depth
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Evaluating the Strategic Position of the Beibu Gulf, South China Sea Coast. Manag. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2022-11-29 Minjing Wang, Ying Wang
Abstract The Beibu Gulf of the northern South China Sea occupies an important strategic position. However, administrative areas along the Chinese coastline of the gulf do not have a significant economic value. Therefore, increasing public attention and assisting the regional government are necessary for promoting development. In this study, a conceptual model comprising geographic location, economic
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The Impacts of Offshore Wind Farms on Coastal Tourists’ Behaviors in South Korea Coast. Manag. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2022-11-28 Chi-Ok Oh, Jungho Nam, Hyounggon Kim
Abstract Offshore wind power has grown significantly worldwide but the presence of wind farms can be problematic in tourism areas. Offshore wind farms affect tourism behaviors. This study was conducted to assess the extent to which individuals’ characteristics affect their acceptance of wind farm projects, tourism behaviors represented as trip intention and site substitution when the offshore wind
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Relationships between Livelihoods, Well-Being, and Marine Protected Areas: Evidence from a Community Survey, Watamu Marine National Park and Reserve, Kenya Coast. Manag. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2022-10-12 Anna Louise Harker, T.A. Stojanovic, A.M Majalia, C. Jackson, S. Baya, K. Dadley Tsiganyiu
Abstract At a time of massive expansion of Marine Protected Areas, there is a need to learn more about their sustainability and success. This study draws on a framework which operationalizes three-dimensions of well-being: material, relational, and subjective, in order to measure the range of benefits and disbenefits experienced by local communities from protected areas. 308 respondents from two coastal
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Design and Evaluation of Coastal Web Atlases: Best Practices and Future Opportunities for Map Representation, Interaction, and Usability Coast. Manag. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2022-10-11 David A. Hart, Timothy Prestby, Robert E. Roth
Abstract In this article, we examine best practices and future opportunities for the design of coastal web atlases (CWAs) supporting adaptive management. Coastal zones face significant challenges, and CWAs have emerged as a resource to organize maps and geospatial data in support of education, exploration, and decision-making about coastal issues. Our research is motivated by the Wisconsin Coastal
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Towards Marine Spatial Planning Implementation in Indonesia: Progress and Hindering Factors Coast. Manag. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2022-09-30 Wen Wen, Krishna Samudera, Luky Adrianto, Gabrielle L. Johnson, Mary Sue Brancato, Alan White
Abstract Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) is a modern scientific approach to balancing human activities both in space and time for achieving socio-economic and environmental targets through a public process. The adoption and application of the MSP approach have been proceeding in many developing countries like Indonesia to support the sustainable use of marine and coastal areas and to reduce conflicts
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Enhancing a Coastal Territorial Vulnerability Index: Anticipating the Impacts of Coastal Flooding with a Local Scale Approach Coast. Manag. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2022-08-16 José Leandro Barros, Alexandre Oliveira Tavares, Pedro Pinto Santos, Paula Freire
Abstract The coastal zone of mainland Portugal is characterized by its morpho-sedimentary diversity such as estuaries, lagoons, barrier islands, beaches, dunes and cliffs. The high population density and the multiplicity of land use, occupation and activities, makes it an area of great national strategic value. This transforms the coastal zone into a multi-hazard zone, where the occurrences related
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Bivalve Shellfish Aquaculture in the National Estuarine Research Reserves: Assessing Current Activities, Relevant Policy, and Engagement Approaches Coast. Manag. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2022-07-19 Douglas W. Bell, Suzanne B. Bricker, Christopher Kinkade, Elizabeth S. Darrow
Abstract Expansion of shellfish aquaculture in the U.S. is currently being promoted for its demonstrated potential as an environmentally friendly and sustainable food production system. The National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS), through its network of protected estuarine sites and research, education, and interpretation mandates, may provide an effective means for enhancing public awareness
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Polycentric Governance, Coordination and Capacity: The Case of Sargassum Influxes in the Caribbean Coast. Manag. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2022-06-10 Sien van der Plank, Shelly-Ann Cox, Janice Cumberbatch, Robin Mahon, Bethia Thomas, Emma L. Tompkins, Jack Corbett
Abstract The merits of polycentric climate governance have attracted considerable discussion. On the one hand, polycentric governance offers an alternative to top-down state-centric forms that have so far proven elusive. On the other, highly networked systems increase coordination challenges. Less attention has been paid to the varying capacities required to achieve coordination. In this article we
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Economic Value of Salt Marshes under Uncertainty of Sea Level Rise: A Case Study of the Narragansett Bay Coast. Manag. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2022-06-10 Vivianne Mazzocco, Tahsin Hasan, Simona Trandafir, Emi Uchida
Abstract Salt marshes are an integral part of coastal ecosystems that are changing rapidly with sea level rise (SLR). Because marshes provide important ecosystem services, such as carbon sequestration and shoreline protection, it is critical to understand how their economic benefit values are likely to be affected by SLR. Such change, however, depends on the capacity of marshes to adapt to flooding
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Out of Sight and Out of Reach: Public Access Strategies Using a Mixed Method to Reconnect a Saudi Urban Mega-District with its Shoreline Coast. Manag. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2022-06-08 Nawaf Alhajaj, Cole Hendrigan
Abstract This study questions global best-practice policies regarding public access to the shorelines of rapidly-growing cities, based on a mega-urban district in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where residents are not yet provided with public open space, nor with physical or visual access to the qualitatively desirable shoreline. We applied a policy-led review of local legal frameworks and global best-practices
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Assessing Sustainability Aspects of Mud Crab (Scylla sp.) Fishery and Its Link to Social-Ecological Traps in the Bangladesh Sundarbans Coast. Manag. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2022-06-07 Md. Ruyel Miah, Mohammad Mosarof Hossain, Mohammad Mahmudul Islam
Abstract Small-scale fisheries are affected by both local and external pressures, despite the contribution to poverty alleviation, employment, and food and nutritional security. Diverse social and ecological pressures make small-scale fishing communities trapped in persistent cycles of a particular fisheries resource dependence. Consequently, the overall sustainability of that particular species, especially
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Examining Institutional Arrangements toward Coordinated Regional Ocean Governance and Blue Economy Policy Development in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Coast. Manag. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2022-06-06 Kahlil Hassanali
Abstract Members of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) exhibit strong economic, social and cultural connection with and dependence on the marine and coastal environment. Efforts to encourage the sustainable use and protection of the ocean and its resources should therefore be an area of interest and competence for the regional group which seeks to engender cooperation in matters of economic and social
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Carbon and Water Footprints of Marinas in the Canary Islands (Spain) Coast. Manag. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2022-06-01 Noelia Cruz-Pérez, Marie-Denise Dessimoz, Jesica Rodríguez-Martín, Celso García, Florin Ioras, Juan C. Santamarta
Abstract The Canary Islands have a maritime position, and there are many ports along their coasts, including commercial, passenger transport and marinas, which is the case studied here. This document aims to determine the impact of marinas on the environment. To achieve this, carbon and water footprint calculation tools were used. A survey was developed and sent to the managers of the marinas, with
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The State of Beach Litter Pollution during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Case Study of the Israeli Coasts Coast. Manag. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2022-06-01 Yael Segal, Yaron Gertner, Guy Sisma-Ventura, Dror Zurel, Barak Herut
Abstract This research examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on marine litter pollution along the Israeli coast, which constitutes a terminal area in the Mediterranean Sea large-scale circulation. Surveys for litter were conducted on four beaches along the Israeli Mediterranean coast. Sampling was done pre-pandemic in June, September, and December of 2019; during the first year of the pandemic
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Vulnerability Status of the Coral Ecosystem in Kepulauan Seribu Marine National Park, Indonesia Coast. Manag. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2022-02-17 Yonvitner, Syamsul Bahri Agus, Dea Fauzia Lestari, Riza Pasaribu, Eko Supriyanto, Cahyo Widodo, Ayub Sugara, Jiří Patoka, Surya Gentha Akmal
Abstract Coral reefs are one of the most threatened ecosystems globally. Coral reef ecosystem (CRE) status is an essential indicator in measuring the potential for sustainable management of coral resources in small islands and islets. In this study, the parameters used are coral cover, coral mortality index, and potential exposure. The study was conducted on 56 islands in the Kepulauan Seribu Marine
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In Pursuit of Ecosystem-Based Management for Narragansett Bay: An Overview of Previous Models and Roadmap for Future Research Coast. Manag. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2022-02-12 Austin Humphries, Kelvin Gorospe, Anne Innes-Gold, Jason McNamee, Conor McManus, Candace Oviatt, Jeremy Collie
Abstract Ecosystem models have emerged as vital tools for evaluating management strategies and are increasingly used by policymakers. We reviewed the history of modeling and identified research gaps based on policy needs for ecosystem-based management of Narragansett Bay (RI, USA)—a highly-impacted system with a history of research and monitoring dating back to the 1950s. There is a need to disentangle
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A Proposal for Joint Marine Scientific Research Activities in the Disputed Maritime Areas of the South China Sea Coast. Manag. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2022-02-11 Yen-Chiang Chang, Sirong Xin, Xu (John) Zhang
Abstract At present, although the situation in the South China Sea has generally stabilized, the negative factors that have caused the situation in the South China Sea to heat up again have not been fundamentally eliminated. Therefore, disputing parties in the South China Sea still need to continuously strengthen cooperation in the low-sensitivity areas in order to enhance mutual trust. In the disputed
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The Economics of Storm Gates Coast. Manag. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2022-02-09 R. Mendelsohn, A. Fairbank, A. Rajaoberison
Abstract Tidal gates have been in operation for centuries to block salt water from penetrating landscapes, while storm gates are relatively new. Storm gates block just severe storm surges while normally remaining open to allow salt water to move freely back and forth with the tides. This study evaluates the cost and flood benefits (averted flood damage) of storm gates on non-navigable coastal rivers
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The Challenges and Prospects of Women Fisherfolk in Makoko, Lagos State, Nigeria Coast. Manag. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2022-02-03 Ayodele Oloko, Kafayat Fakoya, Sebastian Ferse, Annette Breckwoldt, Sarah Harper
Abstract Makoko, a coastal fishing community in Lagos, Nigeria, aptly described as the "Venice of Africa", is also known as the world’s largest floating slum. Contributions of women fisherfolk in artisanal fisheries are seldom appreciated despite the fact that in most coastal communities, women are the pillars and de facto household- heads, having to provide and sustain their households with little
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Coastal Management Journal Mourns the Passing of Prof. Gordon (Kem) Lowry Coast. Manag. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2022-01-27 Patrick Christie, Dave Fluharty
(2022). Coastal Management Journal Mourns the Passing of Prof. Gordon (Kem) Lowry. Coastal Management: Vol. 50, No. 1, pp. 1-2.
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Characterizing Changes in Participation and Diversification in Small-Scale Fisheries of Virginia, USA Coast. Manag. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2021-12-06 Shelby B. White, Andrew M. Scheld
Abstract Small-scale coastal fisheries are a key feature of Virginia’s cultural heritage, account for a significant portion of the state’s annual landings, and employ thousands of individuals. Despite the value of these fisheries, the number of commercial licenses sold has declined more than 15% since 1994. Using state license and permitting data, this research investigates participation and diversification
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The Way Forward on Ecosystem-Based Marine Spatial Planning in the EU Coast. Manag. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2021-12-06 Trine Skovgaard Kirkfeldt, Jan P. M. van Tatenhove, Helena M. G. P. Calado
Abstract Marine spatial planning (MSP) is currently practiced by almost half of the world’s nations. While some countries are working on their second, third or fourth round of MSP, many are going through their first round of marine spatial planning. Thus, there are experiences to share and to reflect upon. Current practices of MSP show a minimum of ecosystem-based approaches, which indicates a need
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Social-Ecological Risk and Vulnerability to Flooding and Erosion along the Ohio Lake Erie Shoreline Coast. Manag. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2021-12-01 Kelly Siman, David Kramar, Scudder Mackey
Abstract The Laurentian Great Lakes system holds approximately 20% of the world’s available surface freshwater and represents an immense economic engine for the region. Lake Erie, one of the five North American Great Lakes is classified as highly stressed and deteriorating with significant flooding and erosion issues stemming from record-high water levels. This study adapts a well-established oceanic
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Socio-Economic Systems Response to Upwelling Variability in Small-Scale Fisheries: The Case of a Beach Seine Fishery in Ghana Coast. Manag. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2021-11-30 Isaac Okyere
Abstract The paper examines how variability in sea surface temperature and upwelling influenced fish catch in a small-scale beach seine fishery for nearly two years (covering two major seasons, a minor season and an off season), and how socio-cultural agreement on profit sharing further dictated disproportionate disparities in income of boat or net owners (considered as “employers”) and their fishing
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Is Building Walls around Our Threatened Coastal Cities the Best Long-Term Solution to Extreme Events and Rising Sea Level? Coast. Manag. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2021-12-01 Gary Griggs
(2022). Is Building Walls around Our Threatened Coastal Cities the Best Long-Term Solution to Extreme Events and Rising Sea Level? Coastal Management: Vol. 50, No. 1, pp. 75-78.
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How Have the U.S. Coasts Changed (and How Are They Going to Change) as Cultural and Policy Spaces? An Example from California Coast. Manag. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2021-12-16 Michael K. Orbach, Marc L. Miller
Abstract Over the centuries, the coastal zones of the world have attracted agents of political expansion and instrumental maritime (e.g., fishing, shipping, boat building) industries seeking profit, and also great numbers of the general public seeking a place for residence, relaxation, outdoor recreation, tourism and other forms of play. The impressive amenities of the coastal zone are the economic
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Utilizing an End-User Driven Process to Identify and Address Climate-Resilience Tool Needs in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico Coast. Manag. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2022-01-24 Renee C. Collini, Mikaela C. Heming, Christina Mohrman, Melissa T. Daigle, Casey A. Fulford, Celina L. Gauthier Lowry, Marian D. Hanisko, Steven Mikulencak, Rhonda Price, Kristin R. Ransom, Tracie T. Sempier, Christine Shepard, William V. Underwood, Mark S. Woodrey, Marina D. Denny, Eric Sparks
Abstract Many tools have been generated in recent decades to support decision-makers in understanding and acting on climate science, causing stakeholders in the Gulf of Mexico (Gulf) to repeatedly express the need for guidance when selecting climate resilience tools. The Climate and Resilience Community of Practice (CoP), Gulf of Mexico Alliance (GOMA), and the Northern Gulf of Mexico Sentinel Site
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Using Stakeholders’ Perception to Evaluate the Prospects of Establishing Marine Protected Areas in the Niger Delta Coastal Ecosystem Coast. Manag. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2022-01-20 Ebuka Benedict Okeke, Somadina Mmaduakonam Obodoefuna, Mohammad Mazbah Uddin, Lingfeng Huang
Abstract This study assesses the Political, Economic, Social, Technical, Legal, and Environmental (PESTLE) factors for establishing Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in the Niger Delta coastal waters. Interview and questionnaire methods were used to collect the needed information from locals and environmental experts. The locals include fishermen from four (4) coastal locations in the Niger Delta while
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Balancing Human and Sea Turtle Safety: Evaluating Long-Wavelength Streetlights as a Coastal Roadway Management Tool Coast. Manag. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2022-01-17 Tonya M. Long, Jodie Eldridge, Joe Hancock, Shigetomo Hirama, Richard Kiltie, Meghan Koperski, Robbin N. Trindell
Abstract Coastal roadways with tall, full-spectrum streetlights along sea turtle nesting beaches present a challenge for managers seeking to balance protection of sea turtles with public safety. Many communities extinguish these lights during nesting season to avoid impacting nesting and hatchling sea turtles. Long-wavelength light emitting diodes (LEDs) offer an alternative for managers in these communities
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Are Current UK Coastal Defences Good Enough for Tomorrow? An Assessment of Vulnerability to Coastal Erosion Coast. Manag. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2022-01-16 Komali Kantamaneni, Louis Rice, Xiaoping Du, Belqais Allali, Komali Yenneti
Abstract Coastal vulnerability and its physical, economic and social consequences at national and international scales is of high scientific, political and policy interest. Anthropogenic climate change and coastal erosion threaten the very fabric of a society. Indications, that coastal hazards are impacting diverse coastal areas severely across the world, and it is no longer a vague future threat that
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Assessing Risk of Storm Surge for Coastal Provinces in Viet Nam Coast. Manag. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2022-01-09 Nguyen Xuan Hien, Tran Van Tra, Nguyen Thi Thanh, Hong Hanh Nguyen, Duc Quyen Le, Van Sy Pham
Abstract Viet Nam is seriously affected by natural disasters including storms and storm surges. Assessing disaster risks, particularly storm surges for coastal provinces, thus, provides not only scientific evidence but also supports policymaking in natural disaster prevention and control. Given this importance, this study assesses the risks of storm surges in Vietnamese coastal provinces. The results
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Strategies to Improve Management of Indonesia’s Blue Carbon Seagrass Habitats in Marine Protected Areas Coast. Manag. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2022-01-09 Husen Rifai, Udhi E. Hernawan, Firman Zulpikar, Calvyn F. A. Sondakh, Rohani Ambo-Rappe, Nurul D. M. Sjafrie, Andri Irawan, Hadi Y. Dewanto, Yusmiana P. Rahayu, Jeverson Reenyan, Muhammad Safaat, La ode Alifatri, Susi Rahmawati, Amehr Hakim, Andi Rusandi, Mintje Wawo
Abstract Indonesia’s seagrass habitats play an important role in the fight against climate change since they store a significant portion of the world’s blue carbon. Despite progress in conservation efforts and increasing number of Indonesia’s marine protected areas (MPAs), these habitats are generally still under multitude of pressures leading to declining condition. Thus, there is a growing need to
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Marine Protected Area Networks in Indonesia: Progress, Lessons and a Network Design Case Study Covering Six Eastern Provinces Coast. Manag. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2021-11-03 Alan White, Rudyanto, Muh Firdaus Agung, Noorafebrianie Minarputri, Asri Puji Lestari, Wen Wen, Yusuf Fajariyanto, Alison Green, Stacey Tighe
Abstract Indonesia is the largest archipelagic nation in the world with 17,504 islands, a coastline of 108,000 km and 15.8% (27,255 km2) of the world’s coral reefs. This paper reviews the status of marine protected areas (MPAs) and networks of MPA in Indonesia, draws on lessons learned, and highlights what has been learned from the design of a network of MPAs for Fisheries Management Area (FMA) 715
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The Effect of Salt Marsh on Residential Property Values Coast. Manag. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2021-10-01 George Gardner
Abstract Salt marshes provide a myriad of critical ecosystem services yet have been threatened by urban expansion, sea level rise, and the armoring of coastal property. This study uses a hedonic property price method to evaluate the effects of salt marshes on residential property values in the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Contrary to findings from the wetland literature, results show an insignificant
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Introduction to Coastal Management Journal Special Issue on Ocean Acidification Coast. Manag. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2021-10-19 Jessie Turner By guest editors, Eric Laschever
(2021). Introduction to Coastal Management Journal Special Issue on Ocean Acidification. Coastal Management: Vol. 49, Ocean Acidification: Insight for Policy and Integrated Management, Guest editors: Eric S. Laschever and Jessie Turner, pp. 431-435.
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Monitoring Ocean Acidification within State Borders: Lessons from Washington State (USA) Coast. Manag. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2021-08-11 S. Fisher Gonski, Micah J. Horwith, Skip Albertson, Julia Bos, Allison S. Brownlee, Natalie Coleman, Carol Falkenhayn Maloy, Mya Keyzers, Christopher Krembs, Greg Pelletier, Elisa Rauschl, Holly R. Young, Wei-Jun Cai
Abstract The Washington State Department of Ecology conducted a large-scale ocean acidification (OA) study in greater Puget Sound to: (1) produce a marine carbon dioxide (CO2) system dataset capable of distinguishing between long-term anthropogenic changes and natural variability, (2) characterize how rivers and freshwater drive OA conditions in the region, and (3) understand the relative influence
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Capacity Building to Address Ocean Change: Organizing Across Communities of Place, Practice and Governance to Achieve Ocean Acidification and Hypoxia Resilience in Oregon Coast. Manag. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2021-09-10 Charlotte Regula Whitefield, Caren E. Braby, John A. Barth
(2021). Capacity Building to Address Ocean Change: Organizing Across Communities of Place, Practice and Governance to Achieve Ocean Acidification and Hypoxia Resilience in Oregon. Coastal Management: Vol. 49, Ocean Acidification: Insight for Policy and Integrated Management, Guest editors: Eric S. Laschever and Jessie Turner, pp. 532-546.
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International and Domestic Leadership by U.S. States on Ocean Acidification Coast. Manag. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2021-08-11 Whitney Berry, Anna Zivian, Melissa R. McCutcheon, Sarah Cooley
(2021). International and Domestic Leadership by U.S. States on Ocean Acidification. Coastal Management: Vol. 49, Ocean Acidification: Insight for Policy and Integrated Management, Guest editors: Eric S. Laschever and Jessie Turner, pp. 547-554.
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Dedication: To Benjamin Labaree, the Sea’s Renaissance Man Coast. Manag. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2021-09-10 Eric S. Laschever
(2021). Dedication: To Benjamin Labaree, the Sea’s Renaissance Man. Coastal Management: Vol. 49, Ocean Acidification: Insight for Policy and Integrated Management, Guest editors: Eric S. Laschever and Jessie Turner, pp. 555-556.
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Effects of Decline in Fish Landings on the Livelihoods of Coastal Communities in Central Region of Ghana Coast. Manag. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2021-08-29 Jones Abrefa Danquah, Charity Odumale Roberts, Mark Appiah
Abstract Fishing along Ghana’s coast is the main livelihood for local communities, and it contributes significantly to their incomes. Most of them get employment, food security, and access to better health care through fishing activities. However, the fishing industry has been saddled with many challenges in recent times, which has led to low landings. This study aimed to assess the causes and effects
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Adapting to Sea Level Rise: Insights from a New Evaluation Framework of Physical Design Projects Coast. Manag. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2021-08-23 Daniella Hirschfeld, Kristina E. Hill, Ellen Plane
Abstract Designers and engineers are developing proposals for physical projects to adapt coastal sites to future sea level rise related threats. This puts pressure on local and regional decision makers to develop strategic frameworks for prioritizing, permitting and funding such projects. However, no systematic evaluation tools exist for the full range of these innovative designs. We build on the literature
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The Environmental Compensation Fund: Bridging Liability Gaps in the Deep Seabed Mining Regime Coast. Manag. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2021-08-23 Xiangxin Xu, Guifang (Julia) Xue
Abstract The current transition period from exploration to exploitation in deep seabed mining (DSM) has witnessed efforts on the part of the international community to draft regulations for the exploitation of mineral resources in the Area. The production of the “Draft Exploitation Regulations” has been a priority theme in recent International Seabed Authority (ISA) sessions. Although discussion in
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Correspondence of Beach User Perception, Lifesaving Strategies and Rip Currents: Implications for Beach Management Coast. Manag. (IF 2.5) Pub Date : 2021-08-19 Summer Locknick, Chris Houser
Abstract Rip currents at beaches are a public health hazard, with the potential to have serious socio-economic impacts on coastal communities globally, particularly those that depend on tourists. The potential for drowning or rescue depends on a combination of physical and social factors, and this is the first study to examine the relationship amongst the presence and location of rips, beach user intentions