Category Archives: 2007

Eastern Scotian Shelf Integrated Ocean Management Plan

Eastern Scotian Shelf Integrated Ocean Management Plan Summary: The Eastern Scotian Shelf Integrated Management (ESSIM) Initiative is a collaborative ocean planning process being led and facilitated by Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Maritimes Region, under Canada’s Oceans Act. Authors: Fisheries & Oceans Canada Date: 2007 Geography: INT-Canda Source or Agency: Not Applicable Organization: Fisheries & Oceans Canada Document Type: Case Study

Introduction to Stakeholder Participation

Introduction to Stakeholder Participation Summary: This document briefly examines several important aspects of stakeholder participation. While little consensus exists on stakeholder participation methods and procedures, and there is no “one-size-fits-all” approach, this guide presents a set of procedural elements common to many effective… methods. Authors: NOAA Coastal Services Center Date: 2007 Geography: USA-National Source or Agency: Not Applicable Organization: NOAA Coastal

Bibliography

BIBLIOGRAPHY OF COASTAL AND MARINE SPATIAL PLANNING REFERENCE MATERIALS You may search for materials in the following ways: 1. A Keyword publication search (e.g., author, title, year).  The search bar is in the upper right hand corner of the screen. 2. Using the Publications Search drop down menus, above.  Please note that in order to search by geography,

The Role of Marine Spatial Planning in Sea Use Management: The Belgian Case

The Role of Marine Spatial Planning in Sea Use Management: The Belgian Case Summary: The expansion of offshore activities and the increasing need to meet international and national commitments to biodiversity conservation have led to an enhanced interest in marine spatial planning (MSP) as a tool for sea use management. Authors: F. Douvere, F. Maes, Vanhulle, A.,

A concept for biological valuation in the marine environment

A concept for biological valuation in the marine environment Summary: n order to develop management strategies for sustainable use and conservation in the marine environment, reliable and meaningful, but integrated ecological information is needed. Biological valuation maps that compile and summarize all available biological and ecological information. Authors: Derous S., et al. Date: 2007 Geography: INT-Belgium Source or Agency: OCEANOLOGIA,