Journal article
Future ocean observations to connect climate, fisheries and marine ecosystems
Frontiers in Marine Science, Vol.6, 550
2019
Abstract
Advances in ocean observing technologies and modeling provide the capacity to revolutionize the management of living marine resources. While traditional fisheries management approaches like single-species stock assessments are still common, a global effort is underway to adopt ecosystem-based fisheries management (EBFM) approaches. These consider changes in the physical environment and interactions between ecosystem elements, including human uses, holistically. For example, integrated ecosystem assessments aim to synthesize a suite of observations (physical, biological, socioeconomic) and modeling platforms (ocean circulation models, ecological models, short-term forecasts, management strategy evaluations) to assess the current status and recent and future trends of ecosystem components. This information provides guidance for better management strategies. A common thread in EBFM approaches is the need for high-quality observations of ocean conditions, at scales that resolve critical physical-biological processes and are timely for management needs. Here we explore options for a future observing system that meets the needs of EBFM by i) identifying observing needs for different user groups, ii) reviewing relevant datasets and existing technologies, iii) showcasing regional case studies, and iv) recommending observational approaches required to implement EBFM. We recommend linking ocean observing within the context of GOOS and other regional ocean observing efforts with fisheries observations, new forecasting methods, and capacity development, in a comprehensive ocean observing framework.
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- Title
- Future ocean observations to connect climate, fisheries and marine ecosystems
- Authors
- J Schmidt (Author)S J Bograd (Author)H Arrizabalaga (Author)S J Barbeaux (Author)J A Barth (Author)T Boyer (Author)S Brodie (Author)S Cross (Author)J-N Druon (Author)A Fransson (Author)J Hartog (Author)E Hazen (Author)J Karstensen (Author)A J Hobday (Author)M Jacox (Author)S Kupschus (Author)J Lopez (Author)L A Madureira (Author)J E M Filho (Author)P Miloslavich (Author)C P Santos (Author)Kylie L Scales (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - School of Science & EngineeringSabrina Speich (Author)M B Sullivan (Author)A Szoboszlai (Author)D Tommasi (Author)D Wallace (Author)S Zador (Author)
- Publication details
- Frontiers in Marine Science, Vol.6, 550
- Publisher
- Frontiers Research Foundation
- Date published
- 2019
- DOI
- 10.3389/fmars.2019.00550
- ISSN
- 2296-7745; 2296-7745
- Copyright note
- Copyright © 2019 Schmidt, Bograd, Arrizabalaga, Barbeaux, Barth, Boyer, Brodie, Cross, Druon, Fransson, Hartog, Hazen, Karstensen, Hobday, Jacox, Kupschus, Lopez, Madureira, Martinelli Filho, Miloslavich, Pereira Santos, Scales, Speich, Sullivan, Szoboszlai, Tommasi, Wallace and Zador. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) and the copyright owner(s) are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.
- Organisation Unit
- School of Science and Engineering - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Science, Technology and Engineering
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99451361402621
- Output Type
- Journal article
- Research Statement
- false
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