A spatial typology for the sea: A contribution from the Baltic

Holger Janßen, Sue Kidd and Torunn Kvinge

Marine Policy, 2013, vol. 42, issue C, 190-197

Abstract: Marine spatial planning (MSP) has a need for spatial delimitation and for the identification of spatial classes. This paper reports on the findings of a pilot study that was undertaken to test the development of a data informed spatial typology for the Baltic Sea. The Baltic Sea is a comparatively shallow sea with nine adjoining countries and intense anthropogenic activities. The aim of the study was to assess the applicability and value of such a spatial typology for MSP. A spatial typology with seven different spatial classes was identified. The approach used here to identify a spatial typology could be used for seas worldwide.

Keywords: Marine spatial planning; Land use planning; Sea use planning; Baltic Sea; Classification; Marine typology (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2013
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DOI: 10.1016/j.marpol.2013.03.001

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