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The right tools for the job: Considerations for the implementation of an ecosystem-based management approach for marine ecosystems

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Ecosystem-based management (EBM) is vital for sustainably managing marine ecosystems. A range of decision-making tools have been developed to support EBM, but marine EBM implementation globally remains slow. We provide a framework for tool selection and integration into EBM. Drawing on two cases involving researcher and end-user engagement, we identify nine key lessons to improve tool adoption for EBM with the aim of enhancing marine management and ecosystem protection.

Source: npj Ocean Sustainability

DOI: 10.1038/s44183-025-00146-1

Authors: G. J. L. Flowers, A.-M. Schwarz, R. R. Gentry, M. Armoudian, R. H. Bulmer, D. E. Clark, J. P. Davis, L. Douglas, J. I. Ellis, S. W. Geange, R. V. Gladstone-Gallagher, J. M. Gouws, J. E. Hewitt, A. A. Kainamu, R. N. Major, D. J. Martin, C. A. Pilditch, V. Rullens, I. D. Tuck, M. van den Belt, F. Stephenson

Institutions: University of Waikato, University of Wollongong, University of Auckland, Cawthron Institute, Ministry for Primary Industries, Department of Conservation, National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research, Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research, Lincoln University, Newcastle University

Language: English

Topic: Coastal and Marine Management

Subfield: Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Life below water

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,090

Funders: National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research, University of Waikato, Nature Conservancy, Newcastle University, University of Wollongong, Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

Awards: Sustainable Seas - Ko ngā moana whakauka, G2644727622

OpenAlex ID: W4415250349

FWCI: 1.969

Cites: 58

Cited by: 2

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