In:
Europa XXI, Institute of Geography and Spatial Organization, Polish Academy of Sciences, Vol. 36 ( 2020), p. 89-105
Abstract:
This paper explores how geography shapes human uses of the maritime space along the Atlantic archipelagic territories of Macaronesia, a biogeographical region that includes the archipelagos of the Azores, Madeira, Selvagens, Canary Islands and Cape Verde. The way specific geographic characteristics of these islands influence and even determine maritime uses and activities is analyzed in a three-layers approach in the following order: socio-economic analysis, sectorial analysis and uses and activities analysis. The biophysical and geographical characteristics of each archipelago will be considered throughout the analysis, highlighting the common aspects and peculiarities between each region. After a comprehensive overview of the main economic activities, the discussion suggests that certain specificities need to be taken into account in maritime spatial planning processes when planning and managing human uses at sea, to promote the sustainable development of local communities, particularly in archipelagic regions.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
2300-8547
,
1429-7132
DOI:
10.7163/Eu21.2020.36
DOI:
10.7163/Eu21.2019.36.8
Language:
English
Publisher:
Institute of Geography and Spatial Organization, Polish Academy of Sciences
Publication Date:
2020
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2698895-1
SSG:
14
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