Ocean sectors: Case studies of human activity in the ocean-based economy
Dankel, D.J.; Aasly, K.; Caric, H.; Ellefmo, S.L.; Gaspers, A.; Hixson, R.; Lloret, J.; Oftebro, T.L.; Sowman, G.J.; Cowan, E. (2023). Ocean sectors: Case studies of human activity in the ocean-based economy, in: Fleming, L.E et al. Oceans and human health: Opportunities and impacts. pp. 531-546. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-323-95227-9.00014-2
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| Keywords |
Aquaculture
Biodiversity
Fisheries
Mining > Offshore operations > Deep-sea mining
Renewable energy
Sustainability
Wind turbines
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| Author keywords |
Healthcare; Tourism cruise industry |
| Authors | | Top |
- Dankel, D.J.
- Aasly, K.
- Caric, H.
- Ellefmo, S.L.
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- Gaspers, A.
- Hixson, R.
- Lloret, J.
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- Oftebro, T.L.
- Sowman, G.J.
- Cowan, E.
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| Abstract |
The natural resources and environments that the Ocean contains have helped sustain economies around the world. These Ocean-based economies are differentiated into categories called “sectors.” In this chapter, we review some of the major Ocean-based sectors of fisheries, aquaculture, tourism, and healthcare, as well as the new and emerging sectors of renewable energy and deep-sea mining. Common to these sectors are the opportunities for economic profit, employment, and human health, but also the risks of Ocean health deterioration leading to environmentally unsustainable activities degrading human health and economies. Fundamental issues of biodiversity, marine ecosystems and habitats, water quality, and climate change are also affected by human economic activities at sea. A key focus of Ocean and Human Health is to identify and mitigate risks to the Ocean environment and support activities that can demonstrate a low impact on marine environments. |
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