Fig. 1: Social-ecological seascapes couple the ecological system and the associated biophysical patterns (e.g., habitat configuration) and ecological processes (e.g., the flow of energy) with the human system and their associated cultural dimensions (e.g., sense of place).
From: Integrating the multiple perspectives of people and nature in place-based marine spatial planning
The integration of the cultural and biophysical seascape results in a broader understanding of the social-ecological system that can inform more inclusive, sustainable marine spatial planning.
