A Research Agenda for Sustainable Ocean Governance

Elgar Research Agendas outline the future of research in each area. Leading scholars are given the space to explore their subject in provocative ways and map out the potential directions of travel. They are relevant but also visionary.

This prescient Research Agenda explores innovative and interdisciplinary pathways forward for ocean governance. Justin Alger and U. Rashid Sumaila bring together an international array of expert authors, providing a roadmap for shaping ocean governance across the globe to achieve long-term sustainability.



Chapters examine the practices and governance of ocean fisheries and how past reforms can inform better methods moving forward. They consider international cooperation and local practices for sustainable oceans, with examples including the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea and marine spatial planning. The book further analyses emergent themes, expanding on the impact of deep-sea tourism and plastic pollution on the oceans. Ultimately, this Research Agenda generates ideas for inclusive, equitable, and impactful future ocean research at a time of unprecedented collective ambition.



A Research Agenda for Sustainable Ocean Governance is an essential read for students, scholars, and researchers within the fields of political science, economics, the natural sciences, law, and geography. It will also be a valuable resource for practitioners and policymakers interested in the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals and ensuring sustainable ocean practices.