Showing papers in "Marine Policy in 2023"

TL;DR: In this article , a new concept in drifting FAD (dFAD) design, the jelly-FAD, was proposed, which aims for quasi-neutral buoyancy, which should reduce structural stress of the FAD at sea and reduce the need for additional plastic flotation.

TL;DR: In this article , the results of the first large-scale biodegradable FAD project in the Indian Ocean were presented, where 771 bioFADs were tested in real fishing conditions.

TL;DR: In this article , the authors identify three main challenges for more consistent, comprehensive and stricter regulation of GHG emissions from international shipping: (1) lack of capacity within the IMO to regulate multiple and emerging technologies, (2) uncertainty around IMO's regulatory mandate, and (3) a lack of political consensus during negotiations.

TL;DR: In this article , the authors used T.S. Gray's fisheries governance model to identify best practice for participatory fisheries governance at the village level (de facto) and analyse Indonesian fisheries law to support best practice therein.

TL;DR: In this paper , 48 stakeholder interviews were conducted to explore perceptions of existing challenges and potential solutions relating to management of the Aliwal Shoal Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in South Africa.

TL;DR: In this paper , a typology based on the goal and rationale that may play within boundary organisations is developed to understand how participation performs at the science-policy bridge, where four stakeholders' roles are defined (expert, participant, observer and partner), addressing access, power dynamics and potential impact on organizational performance.

TL;DR: In this paper , the status quo of international law-making efforts on plastic pollution and UNEA's current mandate are presented. But the authors do not provide some insights to facilitate understanding of the issues.

TL;DR: In this article , the authors identify a total of 52 involved IOs of which 10 are mentioned in the latest version of the draft text, and formulate policy recommendations based on the observed complexity.

TL;DR: In this paper , the authors synthesize information on the ecological risks posed by offshore aquaculture and how to mitigate them and identify knowledge gaps to inform the development of a research agenda and effective policies that can allow an offshore Aquaculture industry to grow in the federal waters of the United States while minimizing environmental impact.

TL;DR: Zhang et al. as mentioned in this paper used the entropy method, coupling harmonious degree model, and Theil index to measure and calculate the interval index differences in the marine economic quality and urban resilience level.

TL;DR: In this article , a literature review applying the Driver-Pressure-State-Impact-Response (DPSIR) framework was conducted to assess Indonesia's mangrove ecosystems by conducting a literature survey.

TL;DR: In this article , the authors investigated the motives, drivers, and benefits of sustainable shipping, as well as the critical success factors, antecedents, barriers and solutions, and contributed to the literature by zooming in on the concepts of sustainable ship management and synthesising its scattered dimensions by introducing a unified framework, comprising environmental, social, and economic pillars.

TL;DR: In this article , the current state of deep-sea mining governance in areas beyond national jurisdiction, providing an accessible overview of the structure and functioning of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), as well as some background information on the different instruments developed by the ISA for regulation, control and management.

TL;DR: In this paper , the authors explore the governance structure for the development and use of emergency radio beacons in Canada, identifying where challenges and gaps exist and considering ways to close these gaps.

TL;DR: In this article , a more sustainable future for UK fisheries may be achieved by: (1) implementing a conservative quota setting system based on Maximum Sustainable Yield (MSY), defined as that which would occur when the biomass of a population of the target species is at 50% of that estimated at carrying capacity, to set catch limits rather than targets.

TL;DR: The process for formulating a new treaty for biodiversity beyond national Jurisdiction (BBNJ) has been long as discussed by the authors , and despite major movement, altered modalities, and three versions of the draft treaty texts circulated during IGC-5, another round of negotiations ended without consensus on a new agreement.

TL;DR: In this article , the authors introduce the use of thresholds in the context of deep-seabed mining, a nascent industry for which an exploitation regime of regulations, standards and guidelines is still in the process of being developed, and for which the roles and values of thresholds have yet to be finalised.

TL;DR: Despite global needs regarding the mitigation of the climatic and biodiversity crisis, Brazilian federal government signalized the bidding of 92 blocks of oil and gas exploitation, which will add to the pre-salt reserves already contracted, multiplying by eight the Brazilian annual fossil fuel emissions by 2030 as mentioned in this paper .

TL;DR: In this article , the authors explored the context of policy and institution regarding the Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) implemented in the mangroves of the Southwestern Madagascar and found that environmental, fisheries and land use planning policies that concern mangrove management are coherent with the frameworks and supportive of PES implementation.

TL;DR: In this paper , the authors examine cooperatives' role, contribution, and challenges for poverty reduction among small-scale fisher communities using the social capital approach, and find the significance of cooperatives as a supplier of material and non-material resources, namely livelihood opportunities, credit support, protection from middlemen exploitation, awareness creation, and development of savings habits to cope with everyday challenges.

TL;DR: In this article , the authors investigated the feasibility of applying C-PFES for mangroves in Ca Mau province, Vietnam and found that potential sellers and intermediaries showed strong support for the scheme, while potential buyers were less likely to join the scheme.

TL;DR: In this paper , the authors explore obstacles faced by current finfish mariculture value chain actors, eliciting perceptions of 56 female and male current participants and elicit perceptions of the industry entry restrictions by interviewing 62 men and women in the same communities, but who are currently not engaged in fishery mariculture.

TL;DR: The Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) negotiations are approaching the final phase, with significant urgency to conclude an agreement as discussed by the authors . But the current draft text lacks provisions for liability and compensation.

TL;DR: In this article , the escapement effectiveness from derelict crab traps of the Washington waters of the Salish Sea has been investigated, and results are currently influencing resource management and gear manufacturing decisions with intent to reduce Dungeness crab mortality from derelicts traps.

TL;DR: In this article , a fisherfolk survey was conducted to quantify the scale of the abandoned, lost and otherwise discarded fishing gear (ALDFG) problem and identify contributory factors in Sri Lanka.

TL;DR: In this paper , the authors quantify the amount of harmful fisheries subsidies that supports fishing in the high seas, domestic and foreign waters, and find that between 20% and 37% of all harmful subsidies support fishing in foreign waters or high seas that is outside the jurisdictions of the subsidising nations.

TL;DR: In this article , the authors identify the core determinants for selecting LNG bunkering ports from the view of liner shipping companies in South Korea and apply interpretive structural modeling (ISM) to understand the holistic formation of interactional relationships among the core decision determinants.

TL;DR: In this article , the authors review and critique the policy proposal of Elizabeth Warren's Blue New Deal and advocate for a comprehensive policy framework for a just and inclusive transition for the Blue Economy.