Environmental Information: Use and Influence (Dalhousie Univ.)
Researching the use & influence of information at the science policy interface in marine contexts (www.eiui.ca)
- Data & information from ongoing monitoring are key to ocean management #decisions. Miatta et al. report on a 5-year project to collaboratively develop indicators that integrate science & Indigenous & local knowledge about northern coastal ecosystems @facetsjournal.bsky.social doi.org/10.1139/face...
- Various methods are used to support #ClimateChange adaptation decisions, eg, scenario planning. Naleau notes invisible factors, eg, rules of thumb, often affect #decision processes. She suggests research should focus on understanding decision quality. @dialoguescc.bsky.social doi.org/10.1177/2976...
- The #DeepOcean (66% of Earth), the planet’s “largest ecosystem” which provides critical services and resources, is the “least explored and understood biome on Earth.” Bell et al. show that a minuscule portion of the deep ocean (less than 0.001%) has been visually observed doi.org/10.1126/scia...
- In the global rollout of #MarineSpatialPlanning #stakeholder #participation & data are important components in planning processes. Meyer et al. found gender differences in ocean (offshore & near shore) uses in 3 countries. They recommend enhanced data practices to reduce bias doi.org/10.1016/j.ma...
- Protection of coastal #wetlands, eg, saltmarshes, is essential as they are among the most productive marine ecosystems globally. Rasheed et al. found the main barrier landowners face in conservation is lack of technical knowledge, skills, & support @conservationsp.bsky.social doi.org/10.1111/csp2...
