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Title: An assessment approach for ocean multi-use potential and marine decision-making
The ocean is vast, but there is limited space for increasing uses, especially in coastal areas where fishing, aquaculture, transportation, tourism, energy and mineral extraction, and other activities occur. Collaboration and creativity are needed to maximize benefits and reduce conflicts. Multi-use (MU) is defined as the intentional joint use of ocean space and resources by two or more users in close geographic proximity. It represents a significant change from the concept of exclusive resource rights and aims to achieve the sharing of resources and finding synergies. MU has gained attention in recent years and has been highlighted in European Union policy and research programs, but there is limited experience with MU enactment and evaluation of its ramifications. The MULTI-FRAME project, awarded by the Belmont Forum with funding from national governments, is a multi-disciplinary partnership involving 7 countries. The project is exploring the potential for MU in 6 case studies with varying uses to understand strengths and challenges. A literature review of many tools and techniques used in marine spatial planning and other resource decision-making was first conducted. Based on this review and anticipated stakeholder engagement, a comprehensive yet flexible approach was developed to assess the potential of ocean MU. The planned approach generally follows the “Orders of Outcomes” of Olsen (2003), which is a framework used to gage progress toward the goals of integrated coastal management. A similar approach was successfully employed to guide the citing of the U.S.’s first offshore windfarm in Rhode Island and has advanced management in numerous countries and communities around the globe. A critical focus will be the evaluation of “enabling conditions” for MU potential, determining the possibility for scaling up implementation geographically and with respect to governance levels. Stakeholder engagement in the case studies will employ and refine the assessment approach.  more » « less
Award ID(s):
2022355
PAR ID:
10350118
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Date Published:
Journal Name:
Ocean Sciences Meeting
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Sponsoring Org:
National Science Foundation
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