Principles for Sustainable Governance of the Oceans

Robert Costanza, Francisco Andrade, Paula Antunes, Marjan van den Belt, P. Dee Boersma, Donald F. Boesch, Fernando Catarino, Susan Hanna, Karin E. Limburg, Bobbi S. Low,

Science · 1998 · 314 citations · 5 references

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Abstract

Pressures being exerted on the ocean ecosystems through overfishing, pollution, and environmental and climate change are increasing. Six core principles are proposed to guide governance and use of ocean resources and to promote sustainability. Examples of governance structures that embody these principles are given.

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