Future Ocean Observations to Connect Climate, Fisheries and Marine Ecosystems.

Schmidt, Jörn O., Bograd, Steven J., Arrizabalaga, Haritz, Azevedo, José L., Barbeaux, Steven J., Barth, John A., Boyer, Tim, Brodie, Stephanie, Cárdenas, Juan José, Cross, Scott, Druon, Jean-Noël, Fransson, Agneta, Hartog, Jason, Hazen, Elliott L., Hobday, Alistair, Jacox, Michael, Karstensen, Johannes , Kupschus, Sven, Lopez, Jon, Madureira, Lauro A. S.-P., Martinelli Filho, José E., Miloslavich, Patricia, Santos, Catarina P., Scales, Kylie, Speich, Sabrina, Sullivan, Matthew B., Szoboszlai, Amber, Tommasi, Desiree, Wallace, Douglas, Zador, Stephani and Zawislak, Paulo Antônio (2019) Future Ocean Observations to Connect Climate, Fisheries and Marine Ecosystems. Open Access Frontiers in Marine Science, 6 . Art.Nr. UNSP 550. DOI 10.3389/fmars.2019.00550.

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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 approaches 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 (MSEs)] 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 Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) and other regional ocean observing efforts with fisheries observations, new forecasting methods, and capacity development, in a comprehensive ocean observing framework.

Document Type: Article
Funder compliance: info:eu-repo/grantAgreement/EC/H2020/633211 ; info:eu-repo/grantAgreement/EC/H2020/730960
Keywords: Ecosystem Based Management; technology; data needs; capacity development; Integration of Ocean Observing Systems
Research affiliation: Kiel University > Kiel Marine Science
OceanRep > The Future Ocean - Cluster of Excellence
OceanRep > GEOMAR > FB1 Ocean Circulation and Climate Dynamics > FB1-PO Physical Oceanography
Kiel University
Refereed: Yes
Open Access Journal?: Yes
Publisher: thesis
Projects: Future Ocean, AtlantOS, SeaDataCloud
Date Deposited: 08 Oct 2019 09:10
Last Modified: 31 Jan 2022 09:21
URI: https://oceanrep.geomar.de/id/eprint/47888

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