Marine Policy and Socioeconomics research at MBARI
MBARI researcher Judith Kildow performs research on the economic value of coastal resources, both tangible (e.g. the value fish caught in various areas) and intangible (e.g. the value of clean beaches). She also studies the relationship between marine science and policy making.
Some specific areas of research include:
Marine economicsMBARI social scientist Judith Kildow directs the National Ocean Economics Program, which maintains an exhaustive database on:
- New report highlights role of coastal areas in the American economy (News brief)
- Economic data for coastal areas across the United States
- housing and population in U.S. coastal communities
- Government expenditures on ocean activities, and
- The economic value of fisheries and other resource extraction activities in specific coastal areas across the United States.
- The economic value of non-market resources (e.g. clean beaches) in specific coastal areas across the United States.
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MBARI lead researcher in this field:
Judith Kildow (Social Scientist)
Incorporating scientific information into marine policySocial scientist Judith Kildow works with scientists, engineers, and decision makers to encourage the use of scientific knowledge in government decision-making and legislation.
- Science summit for sound decisions (PDF file--Article from 2008 Annual Report)
- Scientists urge world leaders to respond cooperatively to Pacific Ocean threats (News brief)
- New report describes pressing ocean issues (News brief)
- Scientists and decision makers discuss the fate of the ocean (News release)
- MBARI researchers speak out on ocean acidification (Media advisory)
- Marine scientists question commercial plans for ocean fertilization. (News brief)
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MBARI lead researcher in this field:
Judith Kildow (Social Scientist)