Integrated coastal zone management in the context of COVID-19

Abstract

With the increasing need for and emergence of research on ocean and coastal issues in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ocean & Coastal Management journal presents this Special Issue with relevant articles within the scope of Coastal Management in times of COVID-19.

Beach tourists behavior and beach management strategy under the ongoing prevention and control of the COVID-19 pandemic: A case study of Qingdao, China

“… Dragani et al (2021) described a simple formulation to analyze the variation of population density on the beach. Perillo et al (2021) showed that new technologies and social media can improve beach safety, such as real-time video controls and APP. Milanes et al (2021) put forward suggestions on beach management in Caribbean island countries during the pandemic, mainly involving facilities and equipment, health protection, entrance management, technology application, sign setting and so on.…”

Explore the mechanism for seafarers to reconnect with work after post-pandemic psychological distress (PAPIST19): The moderating role of health-supporting climate

“…The impact of the blockade on seafarers is obvious to them because many countries have imposed blockade restrictions before entering the port ( Milanes et al, 2021 ). For example, many Chinese seafarers still face the situation of being stranded, isolated, abandoned, frustrated, and helpless in different parts of the world ( Milanes et al, 2021 ; Perillo et al, 2021 ). Homesickness and family health problems exacerbated the situation.…”

Impact of the Pandemic Covid-19 to the Indonesia Seas

“…Many forum meetings' predictions are mostly based on partial data or existing data. Limited access and time are problems for monitoring at sea (Perillo et al, 2021). Furthermore, monitoring funds are limited due to budget cuts made by the government to prioritize the management of COVID-19.…”