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Economic effects of ocean acidification: Publication patterns and directions for future research.
- Source :
- AMBIO - A Journal of the Human Environment; Sep2017, Vol. 46 Issue 5, p543-553, 11p
- Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- Human societies derive economic benefit from marine systems, yet these benefits may be modified as humans drive environmental change. Here, we conducted the first systematic review of literature on the potential economic effects of ocean acidification. We identified that while there is a growing literature discussing this topic, assessments of the direction and magnitude of anticipated economic change remain limited. The few assessments which have been conducted indicate largely negative economic effects of ocean acidification. Insights are, however, limited as the scope of the studies remains restricted. We propose that understanding of this topic will benefit from using standard approaches (e.g. timescales and emissions scenarios) to consider an increasing range of species/habitats and ecosystem services over a range of spatial scales. The resulting understanding could inform decisions such that we maintain, or enhance, economic services obtained from future marine environments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- OCEAN acidification
CARBON dioxide
CLIMATE change
ECOSYSTEM services
SOCIOECONOMICS
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00447447
- Volume :
- 46
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- AMBIO - A Journal of the Human Environment
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 124517167
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s13280-017-0895-9