Ovidius University Annals: Economic Sciences Series (Jan 2021)
Why Should Fisheries and Agriculture Be Considered Priority Domains for Maritime Spatial Planning in the Black Sea? A Stakeholder Perspective
Abstract
The European Maritime Spatial Planning Directive 2014/89/EU requires that to promote sustainable and integrated development and to optimally manage human activities at sea, land-sea interactions (LSI) should be taken into account. In the context of preparing the national maritime spatial plan, this study analyzes the perception of stakeholders in Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP) regarding the most important interactions and the reciprocal impact of the land and sea in the Black Sea area for maritime fishing activities, aquaculture, coastal fishing, agriculture and animal husbandry. The analysis was based on a questionnaire answered by 51 stakeholders with activities in sectors relevant to the use of marine space and carried out at different levels - international/national/local -, stakeholders being entities such as authorities, economic operators, non-governmental organizations, universities, and research institutes.
