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Central Exchange

MESMA

Abstract:

Application to share analytical methods, tools and geodatabase to support application of the MESMA framework.

Sea Basin(s):
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Baltic Sea
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North Sea
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Atlantic Ocean
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West Mediterranean
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East Mediterranean
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Black Sea
Application in MSP:
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Unknown effect
Type of Issue:
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Data
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Ecosystem-based approach
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Environment aspects
Type of practice:
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Tools
Stage of MSP cycle:
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Develop and implement plan
Cross-border / trans-national aspect:
Yes
Key words:
MESMA
evaluation
geodatabase
ecosystem
marine management
Source / Links:

http://www.mesmacentralexchange.eu/home.html

Questions this practice may help answer

  • How is my Spatially Managed Area performing?
  • What framework can I use to analyse the implementation of ecosystem based marine management?

Implementation Context

The MESMA project developed a generic framework for implementation of ecosystem based marine management. The framework has been digitalised and made user friendly by developing the MESMA Central Exchange.

Aspects / Objectives

Develop a digital exchange application that allows people to evaluate marine spatially managed areas in a systematic way.

Method

Development of a digital exchange tool

Main Outputs / Results

The MESMA Central Exchange Application

MESMA Central Exchange is a web-based application for the monitoring and evaluation of spatially managed marine areas (SMAs). It allows you to analyse your SMA in a standardised way, with detailed practical guidance. By following a step-wise approach you will systematically analyse the current management regime in your study area and come up with recommendations. This analysis uses a natural sciences approach (quantitative) and consists of 7 steps. Linked to that is the MESMA governance analysis, using a social science approach (qualitative) which allows you to study governance issues in your study area. Examples of geospatial information and a list of tools will support your analysis.

Transferability

The tool is applicable for all Spatially Managed Areas

Responsible Entity

MESMA

Costs / Funding Source

The practice was elaborated under the MESMA project co financed by EU FP7 Research Programme. Direct costs of its elaboration are unknown. 

Contact Person

Oscar Bos

IMARES

 

oscar.bosatwur.nl