VECTORS
Title: Vectors of Change in Oceans and Seas Marine Life, Impact on Economic Sectors
Funding Source: EU FP7
Budget IMBBC: 100,000€
Start / End Date: 2011 - 2015
Web site URL: http://www.marine-vectors.eu/
Project Progress: 100%
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Research Directions:
Marine biodiversity
Ecology and ecosystem management
Description:
The objective of this project was to elucidate the drivers, pressures and vectors that cause change in marine life, the mechanisms by which they do so, the impacts they have on ecosystem structures and functioning, and on the economics of associated marine sectors and society. VECTORS focused particularly on causes and consequences of invasive alien species, outbreak forming species, and changes in fish distribution and productivity. New and existing knowledge was integrated aiming to project changes in marine life, ecosystems and economies under future scenarios for adaptation and mitigation in the light of new technologies, fishing strategies and policy needs. VECTORS has evaluated the current forms and mechanisms of marine governance and policy. Based on the integration of these findings, VECTORS suggested and communicated solutions and tools towards all relevant stakeholders, and finally addressed a complex array of interests comprising areas of concern for marine life and regional development.