Introduction: Coping with global change in marine social-ecological systems |
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Authors: | R. Ian Perry Rosemary E. Ommer |
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Affiliation: | 1. Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Pacific Biological Station, Nanaimo, B.C., Canada V9T 6N7;2. Institute for Coastal and Oceans Research (ICOR), University of Victoria, PO Box 1700 STN CSC, Victoria B.C., Canada V8W 2Y2 |
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Abstract: | Marine social-ecological systems are complex, inter-connected, and highly dynamic, in particular when forced with global changes. However, their human social components are often treated separately from their biophysical components, and by different scientific disciplines. To help bridge these gaps, and to explore conceptual, comparative, and governance issues relating to marine social-ecological systems and global change, an international symposium was held on “Coping with global change in marine social-ecological systems”. This short paper provides an introduction to this topic, and briefly describes nine papers which arose from this symposium and which comprise this special issue of Marine Policy. It is concluded that good progress is being made towards studying marine social and ecological systems as coupled systems, but that many issues remain to challenge natural scientists, social scientists, and humanists to work together. These include incorporating multi-stakeholder participation, the need for a long-term perspective, and development of flexible livelihood and governance strategies. |
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Keywords: | Social-ecological systems Global change Fishing communities Marine ecosystems Vulnerability |
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