Marine spatial planning on the Caribbean island of Montserrat: Lessons for data‐limited small islands
Abstract As human use of the oceans increases, marine spatial planning (MSP) is being more widely adopted to achieve improved environmental, economic, and social outcomes. However, there is a lack of practical guidance for stakeholder driven, scientifically informed MSP processes in small island and...
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| author | Jason Flower Robin Ramdeen Andy Estep Lennon R. Thomas Sarita Francis Grace Goldberg Ayana E. Johnson Will McClintock Stephen R. Mendes Kathryn Mengerink Melissa O'Garro Lavern Rogers Ute Zischka Sarah E. Lester |
| author_facet | Jason Flower Robin Ramdeen Andy Estep Lennon R. Thomas Sarita Francis Grace Goldberg Ayana E. Johnson Will McClintock Stephen R. Mendes Kathryn Mengerink Melissa O'Garro Lavern Rogers Ute Zischka Sarah E. Lester |
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| description | Abstract As human use of the oceans increases, marine spatial planning (MSP) is being more widely adopted to achieve improved environmental, economic, and social outcomes. However, there is a lack of practical guidance for stakeholder driven, scientifically informed MSP processes in small island and data‐limited contexts. Here, we present an overview of MSP on the Caribbean island of Montserrat, with a focus on the scientific and technical input that helped inform the process. Montserrat presents an interesting case study of MSP in the small island context as it has ocean uses that are common to many islands, namely small‐scale fisheries and tourism, but the marine environment has been heavily impacted due to volcanic activity. We detail the methods for data collection and analysis and the decision‐making process that contributed to a marine spatial plan. We highlight aspects of the process that may be useful for other small islands embarking on MSP, and lessons learned regarding scientific support, including the need for on‐site scientific support and guidance throughout MSP, the importance of setting clear objectives, working within data limitations and making data accessible, and choosing and using appropriate decision support tools. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-f56436e9f99645f4a08b5407b445d3dc2022-12-22T01:25:27ZengWileyConservation Science and Practice2578-48542020-04-0124n/an/a10.1111/csp2.158Marine spatial planning on the Caribbean island of Montserrat: Lessons for data‐limited small islandsJason Flower0Robin Ramdeen1Andy Estep2Lennon R. Thomas3Sarita Francis4Grace Goldberg5Ayana E. Johnson6Will McClintock7Stephen R. Mendes8Kathryn Mengerink9Melissa O'Garro10Lavern Rogers11Ute Zischka12Sarah E. Lester13Sustainable Fisheries Group, Bren School of Environmental Science and Management & Marine Science Institute University of California Santa Barbara Santa Barbara CaliforniaWaitt Institute La Jolla CaliforniaWaitt Institute La Jolla CaliforniaSustainable Fisheries Group, Bren School of Environmental Science and Management & Marine Science Institute University of California Santa Barbara Santa Barbara CaliforniaMontserrat National Trust Olveston MontserratNational Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis Santa Barbara CaliforniaOcean Collectiv Brooklyn New YorkNational Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis Santa Barbara CaliforniaDepartment of Environment, Ministry of Agriculture, Trade, Land, Housing and the Environment Government of Montserrat Brades MontserratWaitt Institute La Jolla CaliforniaMinistry of Agriculture, Trade, Land, Housing and the Environment Government of Montserrat Brades MontserratGIS Centre, Ministry of Agriculture, Trade, Land, Housing and the Environment Government of Montserrat Brades MontserratWaitt Institute La Jolla CaliforniaDepartment of Geography Florida State University Tallahassee FloridaAbstract As human use of the oceans increases, marine spatial planning (MSP) is being more widely adopted to achieve improved environmental, economic, and social outcomes. However, there is a lack of practical guidance for stakeholder driven, scientifically informed MSP processes in small island and data‐limited contexts. Here, we present an overview of MSP on the Caribbean island of Montserrat, with a focus on the scientific and technical input that helped inform the process. Montserrat presents an interesting case study of MSP in the small island context as it has ocean uses that are common to many islands, namely small‐scale fisheries and tourism, but the marine environment has been heavily impacted due to volcanic activity. We detail the methods for data collection and analysis and the decision‐making process that contributed to a marine spatial plan. We highlight aspects of the process that may be useful for other small islands embarking on MSP, and lessons learned regarding scientific support, including the need for on‐site scientific support and guidance throughout MSP, the importance of setting clear objectives, working within data limitations and making data accessible, and choosing and using appropriate decision support tools.https://doi.org/10.1111/csp2.158Caribbeanmarine protected areasmarine spatial planningmarine zoningMontserratMPA |
| spellingShingle | Jason Flower Robin Ramdeen Andy Estep Lennon R. Thomas Sarita Francis Grace Goldberg Ayana E. Johnson Will McClintock Stephen R. Mendes Kathryn Mengerink Melissa O'Garro Lavern Rogers Ute Zischka Sarah E. Lester Marine spatial planning on the Caribbean island of Montserrat: Lessons for data‐limited small islands Conservation Science and Practice Caribbean marine protected areas marine spatial planning marine zoning Montserrat MPA |
| title | Marine spatial planning on the Caribbean island of Montserrat: Lessons for data‐limited small islands |
| title_full | Marine spatial planning on the Caribbean island of Montserrat: Lessons for data‐limited small islands |
| title_fullStr | Marine spatial planning on the Caribbean island of Montserrat: Lessons for data‐limited small islands |
| title_full_unstemmed | Marine spatial planning on the Caribbean island of Montserrat: Lessons for data‐limited small islands |
| title_short | Marine spatial planning on the Caribbean island of Montserrat: Lessons for data‐limited small islands |
| title_sort | marine spatial planning on the caribbean island of montserrat lessons for data limited small islands |
| topic | Caribbean marine protected areas marine spatial planning marine zoning Montserrat MPA |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1111/csp2.158 |
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