New paper out: Progress in integrating natural and social science in marine ecosystem-based manageme
Photo by David Clode on Unsplash Ecosystem-based management (EBM) is an approach that aims to cover the entire social-ecological system (recognising that our oceans and coasts are peopled environments), to sustain ecosystem health, integrity and resilience to disturbances, requiring the integration of social, economic and ecological considerations. However, anecdotally, EBM has not delivered the promised benefits. Many management organisations have adopted the approach in pri