An in-depth look at Marine Ecosystem-Based Management around the world

Marine Ecosystem-Based Management seeks to manage marine resources in ways that protect ecosystem health while providing the ecosystem services needed by people. Rather than focusing solely on a single species or resource, MEBM incorporates science and balances the demands of user groups to create management strategies that are more likely to be sustainable than traditional approaches. more >>

This site presents case studies covering more than sixty places that are experimenting with an MEBM approach. By drawing lessons from real-world experience, we seek to enable managers, policymakers, scientists, stakeholders and students to learn how to improve the practice of marine resource management. more >>

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