Marine biological valuation as a decision support tool for marine management

Marine environments are currently experiencing intense pressures from both natural and anthropogenic impacts. Marine policy makers are therefore searching new ways to manage the sea in a sustainable way. This thesis describes the development and application of a biological instrument that can be used for marine management, and more specifically for marine spatial planning. A biological valuation methodology was developed that compiles all available biological information of a certain area in one indicator for biological value. The methodology is widely applicable, transparent and objective and the resulting valuation maps can be used as a warning signal during spatial planning. The possibilities of using this methodology for the implementation of certain European Directives concerning marine nature conservation, are also described.

Author dc:creator

• Derous, Sofie

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• Vincx, M

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• info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess

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https://biblio.ugent.be/publication/468630
http://doi.org/1854/8881
https://biblio.ugent.be/publication/468630/file/1880735

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oai:archive.ugent.be:468630