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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 (oscar[dot]bos[at]wur[dot]nl)