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A holistic marine biosecurity risk framework that is inclusive of social, cultural, economic and ecological values
Marine policy, Vol.172, 106511
2025
Abstract
Effectively managing non-indigenous marine species risks demands swift, transparent decisions amid limited data and in an environment where conflicting interest across environmental, economic, social, and cultural realms exists. Conventional risk assessment tools often fail to comprehensively evaluate these risks together, leading to stakeholder dissatisfaction, conflicts and poor biosecurity outcomes. To address this, we present a structured 7-step marine biosecurity risk framework. It systematically assesses incursion’s ecological, economic, social and cultural impacts, encourages stakeholder engagement and promotes inclusive decision-making. Steps include defining contexts, setting objectives, estimating consequences, determining management options, evaluating trade-offs, implementing decisions, and communicating risks effectively. A simulation using Sabella spallanzanii illustrates its application. By integrating diverse perspectives and employing audience-centred communication plans, our framework facilitates informed and equitable decisions. It standardises data examination, aiding in addressing ecological, economic, social, and cultural integrity amidst non-indigenous marine species threats.
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- Title
- A holistic marine biosecurity risk framework that is inclusive of social, cultural, economic and ecological values
- Authors/Creators
- Marnie L. Campbell - University of WaikatoChad L. Hewitt - University of Waikato
- Publication Details
- Marine policy, Vol.172, 106511
- Publisher
- Elsevier Ltd
- Number of pages
- 9
- Grant note
- New Zealand Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE): FSEN-2015-8, C01X1511 Deakin University, Edith Cowan University and Lincoln University
Acknowledgements We thank the many people that have shared their opinions with us over the years, with regards marine biosecurity risk models and systems. We created this framework to provide guidance to help resolve the issue of managing NIMS. We've both worked in research and policy settings, and we note that although risk models can be numerous, functional risk frameworks are often lacking or too niche in focus. Hopefully this framework will help address this gap. We note that a portion of our research did require ethics approval (University of Waikato, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Human Research Ethics Committee; applica-tion numbers FSEN-2015-8 and FSEN-2016-08) , but what we have published here did not require ethics approval.
- Identifiers
- 991005716570007891
- Copyright
- © 2024 The Authors
- Murdoch Affiliation
- Centre for Biosecurity and One Health
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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