The importance of connected ocean monitoring knowledge systems and communities

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dc.contributor.authorKaiser, B.A.
dc.contributor.authorHoeberechts, Maia
dc.contributor.authorMaxwell, K.H.
dc.contributor.authorErkes-Medrano, L.
dc.contributor.authorHilmi, N.
dc.contributor.authorSafa, A.
dc.contributor.authorHorbel, C.
dc.contributor.authorJuniper, S. Kim
dc.contributor.authorRoughan, M.
dc.contributor.authorLowen, N.T.
dc.contributor.authorShort, K.
dc.contributor.authorParuru, D.
dc.date.accessioned2021-08-17T23:25:19Z
dc.date.available2021-08-17T23:25:19Z
dc.date.copyright2019en_US
dc.date.issued2019
dc.description.abstractOcean monitoring will improve outcomes if ways of knowing and priorities from a range of interest groups are successfully integrated. Coastal Indigenous communities hold unique knowledge of the ocean gathered through many generations of inter-dependent living with marine ecosystems. Experiences and observations from living within that system have generated ongoing local and traditional ecological knowledge (LEK and TEK) and Indigenous knowledge (IK) upon which localized sustainable management strategies have been based. Consequently, a comprehensive approach to ocean monitoring should connect academic practices (“science”) and local community and Indigenous practices, encompassing “TEK, LEK, and IK.” This paper recommends research approaches and methods for connecting scientists, local communities, and IK holders and their respective knowledge systems, and priorities, to help improve marine ecosystem management. Case studies from Canada and New Zealand (NZ) highlight the emerging recognition of IK systems in natural resource management, policy and economic development. The in-depth case studies from Ocean Networks Canada (ONC) and the new Moana Project, NZ highlight real-world experiences connecting IK with scientific monitoring programs. Trial-tested recommendations for successful collaboration include practices for two-way knowledge sharing between scientists and communities, co-development of funding proposals, project plans and educational resources, mutually agreed installation of monitoring equipment, and ongoing sharing of data and research results. We recommend that future ocean monitoring research be conducted using cross-cultural and/or transdisciplinary approaches. Vast oceans and relatively limited monitoring data coupled with the urgency of a changing climate emphasize the need for all eyes possible providing new data and insights. Community members and ocean monitoring scientists in joint research teams are essential for increasing ocean information using diverse methods compared with previous scientific research. Research partnerships can also ensure impactful outcomes through improved understanding of community needs and priorities.en_US
dc.description.reviewstatusRevieweden_US
dc.description.scholarlevelFacultyen_US
dc.description.sponsorshipBK and NH acknowledge the Centre Scientifique de Monaco for travel support for collaboration.en_US
dc.identifier.citationKaiser, B.A., Hoeberechts, M., Maxwell, K.H., Eerkes-Medrano, L., Hilmi, N., Safa, A., Horbel, C., Juniper, S.K., Roughan, M., Lowen, N.T., Short, K., & Paruru, D. (2019). The importance of connected ocean monitoring knowledge systems and communities, Frontiers in Marine Science, 6(JUN). http://doi.org/10.3389/famrs.2019.00309en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2019.00309
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1828/13269
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherFrontiers in Marine Scienceen_US
dc.subjectindigenous knowledgeen_US
dc.subjectocean monitoringen_US
dc.subjectOcean Networks Canadaen_US
dc.subjectmatauranga Maorien_US
dc.subjectInuit Nunangaten_US
dc.subjectWhakatoheaen_US
dc.subjecttraditional ecological knowledgeen_US
dc.subjectsocio-ecological systemsen_US
dc.titleThe importance of connected ocean monitoring knowledge systems and communitiesen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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