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Seascape Planning: An Approach to Marine-Based Development in the Country"
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Afshin Danehkar    , Maryam Hatami |
| University of Tehran , danehkar@ut.ac.ir |
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Abstract: (1001 Views) |
Background and Theoretical Foundations: The increasing and often incompatible uses of the ocean, coupled with emerging applications such as renewable energy and large-scale marine aquaculture, combined with the growing coastal population, threaten the health of marine ecosystems. Preserving the well-being of coastal communities and the health of ocean ecosystems, and ensuring their ability to provide ecosystem services, requires a new decision-making model and the adoption of adaptive strategies to replace the complex and often inconsistent laws and regulations governing the use of the coast and sea. . Marine spatial planning is a prerequisite for creating a land-sea value chains end-to-end and the development of blue economy is not feasible without marine spatial planning.
Methodology: This study systematically reviews and critically analyzes the existing literature on seascape ecology to develop a conceptual framework for its application in marine spatial planning. A comparative analysis of theoretical models and key ecological components was conducted to identify potential pathways for integrating spatial patterns into sustainable marine resource management.
Findings: The findings highlight the pivotal role of seascape ecological principles in enhancing the effectiveness of marine spatial governance and offer new insights for future environmental policy development.
Conclusion: Given the growing need for marine-based development, adopting a seascape ecology approach in spatial marine planning can play a vital role in reducing conflicts between human activities and ecological processes. This perspective, grounded in spatial-ecological logic, supports the optimal allocation of marine uses. Despite technological challenges, advancing this field is essential for future-oriented and sustainable marine governance in the country |
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| Keywords: Marine spatial planning Marine environment Ecological procces Spatial patterns |
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Type of Study: Basic Article |
Subject:
Management (Environment, Coastal Zone,...)
Received: 2025/04/26 | Revised: 2025/10/11 | Accepted: 2025/09/6 | ePublished: 2025/10/11
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