Publications by authors named "Rebecca E Short"
Small-scale fisheries and aquaculture (SSFA) provide livelihoods for over 100 million people and sustenance for ~1 billion people, particularly in the Global South. Aquatic foods are distributed through diverse supply chains, with the potential to be highly adaptable to stresses and shocks, but face a growing range of threats and adaptive challenges. Contemporary governance assumes homogeneity in SSFA despite the diverse nature of this sector.
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- There is growing scientific evidence connecting oceans to human health, yet the discipline of Oceans and Human Health (OHH) is still new and often overlooked in major policy areas like the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- The study aimed to create a systematic map to outline existing research on the effects of marine environments on human health and wellbeing, focusing on Europe and other developed regions.
- The research yielded 1,542 articles, with most studies focused on the US, revealing significant connections between marine resources, such as seafood and biotechnology, and various health conditions like cardiovascular issues.