Marine spatial planning
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Marine spatial planning also known interchangeably as Maritime Spatial Planning, is an ocean management instrument which aids policy-makers and stakeholders in compartmentalizing sea basins within sta
Example of MSP off Massachusetts
A graph showing the US marine spatial planning process
Marine ecosystem
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Marine ecosystems are the largest of Earth's aquatic ecosystems and exist in waters that have a high salt content. These systems contrast with freshwater ecosystems, which have a lower salt content. M
Marine spatial planning
…and what natural resources and habitat exist. It is similar to land-use planning, but for marine waters. Through the planning and mapping process of a marine ecosystem, planners can consider the cumulative effect of maritime industries on our seas, seek to make industries more sustainable and proactively minimize…
Coral reefs form complex marine ecosystems with tremendous biodiversity.
Coral reef
Mangrove forests
Seagrass meadow