An interdisciplinary approach to marine management : bridging the divide between natural and social sciences research

Burdon, Daryl

Abstract

This thesis and the accompanying papers demonstrates the development of a number of bridging tools which have been successfully applied to the marine environment. Specifically, how a problem structuring framework and ecosystem service approaches have been developed for specific application in the marine environment and how a suite of ecosystem service indicators and economic valuation methods have been applied to identify, assess and value changes in marine ecosystem service provision. Integration of these approaches is discussed within the context of holistic marine management. An original conceptual framework is presented which allows for the integration of these tools, enabling researchers and managers to bridge the divide between natural and social science research and thus contribute towards more sustainable management of the marine environment in the future. This thesis concludes with a critique of these major research themes, including suggestions for further scientific study and further use of the information generated in marine management.

Submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy by published work. Links to the published works cited are included in the attached document.

Citation

Burdon, D. (2016). An interdisciplinary approach to marine management : bridging the divide between natural and social sciences research. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4227210

• Thesis Type: Thesis
• Deposit Date: Mar 6, 2017
• Keywords: Estuarine and coastal studies
• Public URL: https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4227210
• Additional Information: Institute of Estuarine and Coastal Studies, The University of Hull
• Award Date: Apr 1, 2016