The Marine Spatial Planning Index: a tool to guide and assess marine spatial planning

Abstract Marine spatial planning (MSP) has the potential to balance demands for ocean space with environmental protection and is increasingly considered crucial for achieving global ocean goals. In theory, MSP should adhere to six principles, being: (1) ecosystem-based, (2) integrated, (3) place-bas...

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Main Authors: Julie M. Reimer, Rodolphe Devillers, Rachel Zuercher, Pascale Groulx, Natalie C. Ban, Joachim Claudet
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2023-09-01
Series:npj Ocean Sustainability
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s44183-023-00022-w