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Lessons in modelling and management of marine ecosystems: The Atlantis experience
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posted on 2023-05-19, 09:23 authored by Elizabeth FultonElizabeth Fulton, Link, JS, Kaplan, IC, Savina-Rolland, M, Johnson, P, Ainsworth, C, Horne, P, Gorton, R, Gamble, RJ, Smith, ADM, David SmithDavid SmithModels are key tools for integrating a wide range of system information in a common framework. Attempts to model exploited marine ecosystems can increase understanding of system dynamics; identify major processes, drivers and responses; highlight major gaps in knowledge; and provide a mechanism to 'road test' management strategies before implementing them in reality. The Atlantis modelling framework has been used in these roles for a decade and is regularly being modified and applied to new questions (e.g. it is being coupled to climate, biophysical and economic models to help consider climate change impacts, monitoring schemes and multiple use management). This study describes some common lessons learned from its implementation, particularly in regard to when these tools are most effective and the likely form of best practices for ecosystem-based management (EBM). Most importantly, it highlighted that no single management lever is sufficient to address the many trade-offs associated with EBM and that the mix of measures needed to successfully implement EBM will differ between systems and will change through time. Although it is doubtful that any single management action will be based solely on Atlantis, this modelling approach continues to provide important insights for managers when making natural resource management decisions.
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Publication title
Fish and FisheriesVolume
12Pagination
171-188ISSN
1467-2960Department/School
Institute for Marine and Antarctic StudiesPublisher
Blackwell Publishing LtdPlace of publication
9600 Garsington Rd, Oxford, England, Oxon, Ox4 2DgRights statement
Copyright 2011 Blackwell Publishing LtdRepository Status
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