Abstract Alternative occupations are frequently promoted as a means to reduce the number of people exploiting declining fisheries. However, there
Abstract The global seaweed industry has grown rapidly over the last two decades, and its connection with both livelihoods and
Abstract Previous blue carbon studies have focused on discrete carbon stock assessments and overarching systematic reviews which broadly speculate that it may
Abstract Livelihoods-based approaches are increasingly used within conservation projects in developing countries to help reduce the exploitation of species for
Abstract Mosquito net fishing (MNF) is a growing activity globally, particularly in places where mass distributions of nets are a
Abstract Tropical coral reefs are subject to multiple pressures from both natural and anthropogenic sources. These pressures have caused widespread
Abstract Mangroves provide vital climate change mitigation and adaptation (CCMA) ecosystem services (ES), yet have suffered extensive tropics-wide declines. To
Recommendations in summary We recommend that the WHO, FAO, UNDP and other UN agencies recognise the need for strategic, collaborative
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Abstract Conservation planning of coastal ecosystems is improved by quantitative data on human activities and marine habitats, though is challenging
Abstract Alternative livelihood project (ALP) is a widely used term for interventions that aim to reduce the prevalence of activities
Abstract The value of no-take marine reserves as fisheries-management tools is controversial, particularly in high-poverty areas where human populations depend