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Attuning to a changing ocean
Nils Chr Stenseth1,2, Mark R Payne3, Erik Bonsdorff4
1Centre for Ecological and Evolutionary Synthesis, Department of Biosciences, University of Oslo, NO-0316 Oslo, Norway; n.c.stenseth@ibv.uio.no.
Summary
Ocean sustainability requires collaboration. Without long-term data, scientific organizations, and trust between policymakers and scientists, decision-making risks ocean health and sustainability.
Area of Science:
- Marine science
- Environmental science
- Social-ecological systems
Background:
- Human existence depends on ocean health, yet current practices threaten ocean sustainability.
- Social-ecological challenges necessitate enhanced knowledge and action through collaboration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the development of collaborations in the Nordic countries and adjacent seas.
- To understand how regional knowledge contributes to achieving a sustainable ocean.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of collaborative frameworks between scientists, policymakers, and practitioners.
- Case study of the Nordic countries and adjacent seas.
Main Results:
- Absence of long-term observations increases decision-making risk due to natural variability.
- Lack of established scientific organizations can lead to biased advice.
- Absence of trust between policymakers and scientists results in arbitrary decision-making.
Conclusions:
- Collaboration across disciplines, stakeholders, and nations is essential for effective ocean management.
- Building trust and maintaining long-term observations are critical for ocean sustainability.
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