Evaluation of factors influencing Asian continent ocean health status using a semi-parametric production function. (15th June 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Nguyen, Kim Anh Thi; Jolly, Curtis M.; Nguelifack, Brice Merlin
• Is Part Of: Ocean & coastal management. Volume 160(2018)
• Page Start: 38
• Page End: 45
• Publication Date: 2018-06-15
• Subjects: Marine resources -- Management -- Periodicals; Coastal zone management -- Periodicals; Coastal ecology -- Periodicals; Ressources marines -- Périodiques; Littoral -- Aménagement -- Périodiques; Écologie littorale -- Périodiques; Coastal ecology; Coastal zone management; Marine resources -- Management; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 551.46
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2018.03.021
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0964-5691

Abstract

Highlights: Asian ocean health is in jeopardy. The causes are due to overfishing, pollution, acidification, transportation and climate change. The ocean health goals and socioeconomic variables are used to develop a health production function. Semi-parametric regression models are developed. All variables positively influenced Asian Ocean Health status with Biodiversity having the most influence. Policy makers can use the information in developing strategies to improve ocean health.