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Oceans and Marine Resources in a Changing Climate pp 140–155Cite as

Ocean Management Challenges, Adaptation Approaches, and Opportunities in a Changing Climate

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Adaptation involves processes related to preparing for and building resilience to climate change, as well as responding to unavoidable impacts (IPCC, 2007b; NRC, 2010a). The climate impacts observed today will continue to increase at least into the next several decades, regardless of whether greenhouse gas emissions are limited (NRC, 2010a); therefore, climate change adaptation is a critical component of society’s effort to foster a more sustainable future through enhancing the social, economic, and ecological resilience of ocean systems.

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    Laura Petes

  2. Environmental Law Institute, USA

    Jordan Diamond & Kathryn Mengerink

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    Bill Fisher

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    Ben Halpern

  5. EcoAdapt, USA

    Lara Hansen

  6. California Ocean Protection Council, USA

    Amber Mace

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Petes, L. et al. (2013). Ocean Management Challenges, Adaptation Approaches, and Opportunities in a Changing Climate. In: Griffis, R., Howard, J. (eds) Oceans and Marine Resources in a Changing Climate. NCA Regional Input Reports. Island Press, Washington, DC. https://doi.org/10.5822/978-1-61091-480-2_6

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