Description
Book SynopsisThis book guides readers to the new concept of “Satoumi” and explains how its practice works to solve challenges in complex social-ecological systems of coastal areas. The book describes the significance of Satoumi Science as a transdisciplinary process. It starts with introducing the definition of Satoumi, highlights the important distinction between active measures (direct actions to improve ecosystem functions and services) and passive measures (a variety of management activities), and presents the concept of Integrated Local Environmental Knowledge (ILEK) as a knowledge base for Satoumi activities. It also introduces residential researchers and bilateral knowledge translators as the key actors of Satoumi co-creation through the transdisciplinary processes.
The concept of Satoumi goes beyond the idea of protecting pristine nature by eliminating humans. It is about creating coastal environments where humans closely connect with the sea, which leads to the effective conservation and sustainable management of various natural resources and ecosystem services.
This book will be of high interest to managers, governments, environmental groups, and the research community. Chapters cover current and emerging concerns, such as over- and under-use of natural resources, restoration of damaged ecosystems, and co-creation of new relations between humans and coastal seas, from transdisciplinary approaches to tackle with complex and 'wicked' challenges of coastal social-ecological systems.
Table of ContentsForeword
Chapter 1: Prologue: What is Satoumi?
Part I: Significance of Satoumi Concept and Growing Satoumi actions
Chapter 2: The History of Satoumi Co-creation
Chapter 3: Effect of Satoumi Concept to the World – Harmony of Marine Ecosystem and Human Being
Part ll: Enhancing Ecosystem Function by Direct Human Intervention
Chapter 4: Enlivening Ecosystems with Human Hands: Building Satoumi through Coral Reef Culture
Chapter 5: Restoring Eelgrass Beds and Culturing Oysters
Chapter 6: Reviving Abandoned Aquaculture Ponds and Coastal Areas by Integrated Multi Tropic Aquaculture
Part lll: Managing and Enriching Coastal Resources
Chapter 7: Conserving Multiple Coral Reef Resources
Chapter 8: Villagers Managing Lake Fisheries Resources by Themselves
Chapter 9: Managing Fisheries Resources by Marine Protected Area Networks
Part IV: Building Broader Connections Between People and the Sea
Chapter 10: Connecting Rural and Urban Areas with Mozuku Aquaculture and Coral Reef Restoration
Chapter 11: Divers and Fishermen Working Together to Create Satoumi
Chapter 12: Satoumi Concept Introduction Model with Collaboration Between a Residential Research Institute and Citizen Scientists in the United States
Chapter 13: Epilogue: Opening the Way to Sustainable Futures with Satoumi
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