Spatial environmental planning

During recent years, marine spatial planning (MSP) has been the focus of considerable interest throughout the world, particularly in heavily used marine areas. MSP offers countries an operational framework to maintain the value of their marine biodiversity while at the same time allowing sustainable use of the economic potential of their oceans. Essentially, MSP is an approach that can make key components of ecosystem-based management of marine areas a reality.

Participatory 3D modelling (P3DM) is one of the most remarkable innovations of the late 20th century. This volume bears testimony to the multiple uses and values of P3DM.