This study evaluates the current and potential future trends of maritime sectors and related spatial demands, considering the related cumulative impact analysis in a ”Blue Growth Scenario” in Croatia, Greece, Italy and Slovenia.
Questions this practice may help answer:
- How are spatial demands defined in MSP?
Implementation Context:
The study component seeks to address spatial demands for the SUPREME region, to serve as a guidance for the implementation of MSP.
Aspects / Objectives:
The aim of this case study was to analyse current and future spatial demands for maritime sectors and their cumulative impacts within the defined study area.
Method:
The methodological approach used is presented in the following figure:
The study covered the following clusters:
−fish and shellfish harvesting (professional, recreational) and aquaculture, including infrastructure;
−extraction of oil and gas and renewable energy generation (wind, wave and tidal power), including infrastructures;
−shipping;
−shipbuilding;
−maritime tourism, including cruise tourism and sailing and nautical activities
Main Outputs / Results:
The study generated a spatial demand analysis of current and future trends for the study area for each of the clusters defined. Additionally the authors developed a cumulative impact analysis mathematical formula.
Transferability:
This study can be used as a methodological base for the development of spatial demand studies for other sea-basins.
Responsible Entity:
IUAV, CORILA, CNR ISMAR
Costs / Funding Source:
European Maritime and Fisheries Fund of the European Union-through the Grant Agreement EASME/EMFF/2015/1.2.1.3/01/S12.742087 –SUPREME
contact person:
Emanuela Varone
MIT