Better-Defined Rights and Responsibilities in Marine Adaptation Policy
This issue brief discusses key elements of marine environment adaptation policy, including rights, resources, and governance. The brief recommends establishing better-defined rights and responsibilities for commercial and recreational fisheries in order to create an adaptation portfolio for marine and coastal resources. In addition, the report suggests establishing a broader ocean governance framework that includes comprehensive planning, allocation of dominant use zones and user rights within zones, and ecological standards.
Publication Date: December 2009
Author or Affiliated User:
- James N. Sanchirico
Related Organizations:
Sectors:
- Coastal
- Biodiversity and ecosystems
- Agriculture and food
- Fish and fisheries
- Oceans
Resource Category:
Resource Types:
- Policy analysis/recommendations
Impacts:
- Economic
- Ocean acidification
- Water quality
- Water temperatures
