Advancements in ecosystem-based approaches to Marine Spatial Planning in South Africa

Abstract

South Africa’s large exclusive economic zone includes the Indian, Atlantic and Southern Oceans. Management of this ocean space has traditionally been undertaken within sectors, leading to conflict amongst sectors, and... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Amanda Lombard (Nelson Mandela University)
  2. Rosemary Dorrington (Rhodes University)
  3. Gwenith Penry (Nelson Mandela University)
  4. Lorien Pichergu (Nelson Mandela University)
  5. Jodie Reed (Nelson Mandela University)
  6. Kaylee Smit (Nelson Mandela University)
  7. Estee Vermeulen (Nelson Mandela University)
  8. Kelly Ortega-Cisneros (Rhodes University and Nelson Mandela University)

Topic Areas

Topics: Marine policy , Topics: Climate, ocean acidification, and the changing oceans , Topics: Effective marine conservation planning

Session

S-193 » Advancing an ecosystem-based approach to Marine Spatial Planning in South Africa (10:00 - Wednesday, 27th June, Kabu)