Maison des Océans

The ocean strongly contributes to our well-being but is severely impacted by human activities. Here, I propose seven domains of action to structure our collective efforts toward a scientifically sound, just, and holistic governance of a sustainable ocean. To read this article in full you will need to make a payment Purchase one-time access Read-It-Now Purchase access to all full-text HTML articles for 6 or 36 hr at a low cost. Click here to explore this opportunity.

Highlights • 6.01% of the Mediterranean is covered by protection • In 95% of this area, regulations are not stronger inside than outside MPAs • Only 0.23% of the Mediterranean is fully or highly protected • Protection is unevenly distributed across political boundaries and eco-regions Science for Society The ocean is central to human well-being. It regulates climate and provides food, energy, minerals, and genetic resources as well as cultural and recreational services.

Abstract Climate change can alter conditions that sustain food production and availability, with cascading consequences for food security and global economies. Here, we evaluate the vulnerability of societies to the simultaneous impacts of climate change on agriculture and marine fisheries at a global scale.