Category Archives: 2008

Roadmap for Maritime Spatial Planning: Achieving Common Principles in the EU

Roadmap for Maritime Spatial Planning: Achieving Common Principles in the EU Summary: On 10 October 2007, the European Commission adopted the Blue Paper proposing an Integrated Maritime Policy (IMP) for the EU, and a detailed Action Plan. The European Council endorsed the IMP and the Action Plan on 14 December 2007. Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP) is

Towards Marine Spatial Planning in the Baltic Sea

Towards Marine Spatial Planning in the Baltic Sea Summary: This report presents a holistic approach to marine spatial planning taking both human uses and environmental information into account, while operating within the multinational context of the Baltic Sea Region. The BALANCE approach is build around three key elements. Authors: Ekebom, J., Jäänheimo, J., and J. Reker (eds) Date: 2008

Fisheries in the context of marine spatial planning: Defining principal areas for fisheries in the German EEZ

Fisheries in the context of marine spatial planning: Defining principal areas for fisheries in the German EEZ Summary: A method is presented to define principal areas for fisheries at high spatial resolution applicable to be implemented into marine spatial planning procedures. Vessel monitoring system (VMS) data from 2005 to 2006 are acquired to determine vessel-based fishing

Massachusetts Oceans Act of 2008

Massachusetts Oceans Act of 2008 Summary: This act is relative to the oceans, be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled. Authors: Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs Date: 2008 Geography: USA-Massachusetts Source or Agency: Not Applicable Organization: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Document Type: Case Study

Environmental Sensitivity Index Mapping

Environmental Sensitivity Index Mapping Summary: The most widely used approach to sensitive environment mapping in the United States is NOAA’s Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI). This approach systematically compiles information in standard formats for coastal shoreline sensitivity, biological resources, and human use resources. Authors: NOAA National Ocean Service Date: 2008 Geography: USA-National Source or Agency: Not Applicable Organization: NOAA National Ocean Service

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,