Key principles of marine ecosystem-based management

摘要: Ecosystem-Based Management (EBM) has gained international popularity in recent years, but the lack of consensus on its definition precluded use a universal implementation framework. The large number and variety principles that make up EBM, diversity perspectives among key management players, impeded practical application EBM. Agreement list essential ingredients EBM is vital to successful application. A frequency analysis was conducted identify Key Principles currently define from twenty-six extracted subset theoretical/conceptual literature (covering range published sources across disciplines types). Fifteen were identified (in descending appearance literature): Consider Ecosystem Connections, Appropriate Spatial & Temporal Scales, Adaptive Management, Use Scientific Knowledge, Integrated Stakeholder Involvement, Account for Dynamic Nature Ecosystems, Ecological Integrity Biodiversity, Sustainability, Recognise Coupled Social-Ecological Systems, Decisions reflect Societal Choice, Distinct Boundaries, Interdisciplinarity, Monitoring, Acknowledge Uncertainty. This paper also examines development over time, leading predictions directions will take future. methodology used here can be replicated update Indeed, further research potential emerging such as ‘Consider Cumulative Impacts’, ‘Apply Precautionary Approach’ ‘Explicitly Trade Offs’ help shape marine activities.