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A roadmap to knowledge-based maritime spatial planning.

Ferdinando Boero¹

¹Fondazione Dohrn, Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn, Università Federico II Napoli, CNR-IAS Genova, Italy.

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|September 22, 2024

Summary

This study proposes a five-step roadmap to improve marine biodiversity knowledge for ecosystem-based management. Implementing this plan will enable sustainable maritime spatial planning and preserve marine ecosystems.

Keywords:

Biodiversity Cells of ecosystem functioning Ecosystem functioning European Union Holistic vs reductionistic approaches Marine policy Sustainability

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Area of Science:

Marine Ecology
Conservation Biology
Ecosystem Management

Background:

Current knowledge of marine biodiversity and ecosystem functioning is insufficient for effective ecosystem-based maritime spatial planning.
Fragmentary data hinders accurate assessments of marine ecosystem health and sustainability.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose a five-step roadmap to address knowledge gaps in marine biodiversity and ecosystem functioning.
To enable ecosystem-based maritime spatial planning for marine sustainability.
To align with EU legislation for knowledge-based marine conservation.

Main Methods:

Inventorying marine biodiversity.
Identifying the ecological roles of species.
Understanding species interactions and their relationship with the physical environment.
Contextualizing marine biodiversity within a five-dimensional spatial-temporal framework (Cells of Ecosystem Functioning).
Developing strategies for ecosystem preservation.

Main Results:

A structured, five-step approach is outlined to systematically build knowledge on marine ecosystems.
The proposed framework facilitates the definition of natural units for management and conservation.
The roadmap aims to bridge the gap between scientific understanding and practical marine spatial planning.

Conclusions:

Addressing knowledge deficits is crucial for successful ecosystem-based maritime spatial planning.
The proposed roadmap provides a pathway towards achieving marine sustainability.
Effective enforcement of EU directives is essential for advancing knowledge-based marine management.