Abstract
Humanity is facing formidable environmental and social changes and challenges related to climate change, food security, loss of territories, loss of biodiversity, etc. In this context, it is necessary to create necessary governance tools to facilitate the management of resources, enhance international scientific cooperation, and achieve, all together, a sustainable and healthy ecosystem. In the Alboran Sea, the borders of four countries with different cultures, the United Kingdom, Spain, Morocco, and Algeria converge, and as already explained in other chapters in this book, it is an important region of connection for international maritime traffic, and its coasts support a high population density.
This chapter reflects on lessons learnt and gaps and needs in marine research in the Alboran Sea and offers, to the decision-makers and specialist, a list of actions to advance in international collaboration in ocean science, technology, and governance and harness its potential to meet societal needs, address global challenges, and drive sustainable development for all.
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Valdés, L., Camiñas, J.A., Suárez-de Vivero, J.L., Báez, J.C. (2021). Sustainable Development and Blue Growth in the Alboran Sea: Enabling Ocean Health and Ecosystem Services Through Ocean Science and Equitable Governance. In: Báez, J.C., Vázquez, JT., Camiñas, J.A., Malouli Idrissi, M. (eds) Alboran Sea - Ecosystems and Marine Resources . Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-65516-7_24
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