The Human Relationship with Our Ocean Planet

Lubchenco, Jane; Haugan, Peter M.

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-16277-0_11

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“…On that account, various international bodies call for expanding and adjusting marine protected areas (MPAs) as a means to reach global conservation targets in just and inclusive ways (Convention on Biological Diversity [CDB] 1992, Aichi Target 11). Similarly, scholars voice the need to incorporate the human dimension and indigenous people's rights into the broader marine agenda for sustainable management (Alexander et al, 2021; Allison et al, 2020; Ban & Frid, 2018; Bennett et al, 2017; Martin et al, 2016; Richmond & Kotowicz, 2015). Yet, as this paper demonstrates, the fragmented state of ocean legalities may jeopardise the expected MPAs' payoffs regarding conservation, justice, and equity.…”

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The ebb and flow of the Seaflower marine biosphere reserve: Law entanglements and socio‐environmental justice in the southwestern Caribbean Sea

Chaves

2022

Geographical Journal

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This paper explores the spatio‐legal dynamics of marine protected areas and their relation to socio‐environmental justice. It adopts a critical legal geography perspective to unpack ocean lawscape configurations triggered by territorial claims, the international mechanisms for maritime boundary‐making, and state sovereignty instruments. It is empirically focused on the Seaflower marine biosphere reserve, a protected area amid a geopolitical contestation between Nicaragua and Colombia in the southwestern Caribbean. By analysing its spatio‐legal history over two decades (2000–2021), the paper sheds light on the marine legalities of this region, which are often contradictory and overlapping. Focusing on the marine lawscape of Colombia, it explores the relationship between protected areas and marine territorialisation, also reflecting on the governance regimes' effects on indigenous livelihoods and marine biodiversity. The paper concludes that (i) marine protected areas are regularly being disrupted, re‐bordered, and reconfigured by the international ocean regimes governing the oceans; (ii) the link between the creation and management of marine protected areas and territorial jurisdiction compromises social and environmental justice, and (iii) inclusion of indigenous legalities might enhance equity and sustainability in ocean governance.

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The ebb and flow of the Seaflower marine biosphere reserve: Law entanglements and socio‐environmental justice in the southwestern Caribbean Sea

Chaves

2022

Geographical Journal

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Urbanization is associated with reduced genetic diversity in marine fish populations

Karachaliou,

Schmidt,

de Greef

et al. 2024

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The economic and ecological benefits of living by the ocean have led many coastal settlements to grow into large densely populated cities. Large coastal cities have had considerable environmental effects on marine ecosystems through resource extraction, waste disposal, and use for transportation. Thus, it is important to understand the consequences of urbanization and human activities on evolutionary processes and biodiversity in marine fishes. Using published population genetic datasets for marine fishes amounting to 75,496 individuals sampled from 73 species at 1143 sample sites throughout the world’s oceans, we evaluated how human population density and a composite measure of cumulative human impacts affected genetic diversity and differentiation. We found that genetic diversity was significantly lower in marine fish populations associated with denser human populations regardless of species and locality. The effects of cumulative human impacts on genetic diversity were less prominent, perhaps due to this measure capturing more spatially varying processes. Urbanization in coastal regions has degraded marine biodiversity in a way that erodes adaptive potential for marine fish populations. This highlights the need to mitigate threats from human activities and focus efforts on sustainable urban planning and resource use to conserve marine biodiversity sustaining coastal fisheries and ecosystems.

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Technology advancement and international law in marine policy, challenges, solutions and future prospective

Bilawal Khaskheli,

Wang,

Zhang

et al. 2023

Front. Mar. Sci.

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The use of technology and international law in marine policy is becoming increasingly vital as we seek to address the challenges facing our oceans. Technology has revolutionized our ability to monitor, understand, and manage marine ecosystems, providing valuable tools for data collection, analysis, and decision-making. International law, ocean governance ensuring marine environment represented by the frameworks such as the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), plays a crucial role in governing the use of technology and establishing guidelines for the sustainable management of marine resources. This paper explores the intersection of technology and international law in marine policy, highlighting the transformative impact of technology on our understanding of the oceans and the legal frameworks that shape our approach to marine conservation. It examines the benefits of technology in enabling evidence-based decision-making and fostering international collaboration, while also addressing the legal and regulatory complexities that arise. The paper emphasizes the need for ongoing dialogue and the development of international legal frameworks to adapt to emerging technologies and discourse ethical considerations, and by harnessing the power of technology and international law, we can work towards effective marine policies that ensure the conservation and sustainable use of our oceans for future generations.

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The Human Relationship with Our Ocean Planet

Cited by 3 publications

References 184 publications

The ebb and flow of the Seaflower marine biosphere reserve: Law entanglements and socio‐environmental justice in the southwestern Caribbean Sea

The ebb and flow of the Seaflower marine biosphere reserve: Law entanglements and socio‐environmental justice in the southwestern Caribbean Sea

Urbanization is associated with reduced genetic diversity in marine fish populations

Technology advancement and international law in marine policy, challenges, solutions and future prospective

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