Scientific watch

This book, produced by AllEnvi, the French environmental research alliance covers information on a wide variety of topics: from the ocean in paintings to deep-sea mineral resources, from the ocean’s blue colour to sea birds. It is stated that such

Every four years IUCN hosts a World Conservation Congress (WCC) which brings together thousands of leaders and decision-makers from government, civil society, indigenous groups, business and academia from around the planet to discuss the most pressing environmental issues of our

Carbon sequestration and storage is increasingly recognized as a valuable service provided by coastal vegetation. Carbon sequestered and stored by mangrove forests, tidal marshes, and seagrass meadows is known as blue carbon. These habitats capture and store carbon within plants

Though marine protected area (MPA) managers realize the immediate threat of climate change to the habitats and species they manage, resources are not always available to help managers fully integrate climate information and considerations into their management decisions. The rapid

Worldwide declines in mammal, bird, reptile, amphibian, and fish abundance have prompted concerns that the planet is experiencing a sixth mass extinction. Factors implicated in these declines include over-exploitation, habitat loss, disease, introduction of invasive species, and climate change. Set

Coastal blue carbon activities are being implemented by a variety of countries, using different approaches. This paper compiles the different existing pathways for the implementation of blue carbon initiatives. It shows that blue carbon represents a key and politically-resonant opportunity

After decades of excessive and often unregulated economic activity, the health of the Mediterranean Sea is in deep decline. Ecosystems and the services they provide have been degraded rapidly, putting at risk the economy and livelihoods of those that depend

Increasing anthropogenic pressure on coastal regions, coupled with a conflicting relationship between ecosystem health and economic growth, has resulted in a worldwide deterioration of marine ecosystems and loss of ecosystem services. The seagrass Posidonia oceanica is an emblematic example, constituting

Individuals relying on natural resource extraction for their livelihood (e.g. fishermen) face high income variability driven by a mix of environmental, biological, management, and economic factors. This study documents the effect of individual-level changes in fished species diversity on revenue

The potential impact and socio-political importance of recreational fisheries may be relevant in some ecosystems, local communities and civil society. Therefore, these effects need to be taken into account to maintain healthy ecosystems and to ensure the wellbeing of local