Schlüter, Achim ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0046-7263, Bavinck, Maarten, Hadjimichael, Maira, Ertör, Irmak, Partelow, Stefan ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7751-4005 and Said, Alicia (In Press / Accepted) Broadening the perspective on ocean privatisations. Ecology & Society.. Ecology and Society .

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Abstract

Privatization of the ocean, in the sense of defining more exclusive property rights, is taking place in increasingly diverse ways. Due to more intensive and diversified use patterns and increasing sustainability challenges, it is likely that this process will continue into the future. This paper argues that the nature of privatization varies from one oceanic domain to another. We differentiate four ideal-typical domains, labelled – resources, space, governance control and knowledge – and nine criteria for the assessment of privatization. We apply those criteria to a selection of examples from the realm of marine life (from micro-organisms to fish), with the purpose of highlighting similarities and differences and establishing foundations for broader analysis. The paper aims hereby to develop the groundwork for a balanced, interdisciplinary perspective on ocean privatization. Our analysis demonstrates that privatization has multiple dimensions and cannot be condemned or embraced in its entirety. Instead it requires more nuanced assessment and deliberation.

Document Type:	Article
Programme Area:	UNSPECIFIED
Research affiliation:	Social Sciences > Institutional and Behavioural Economics
Refereed:	Yes
Open Access Journal?:	Yes
ISSN:	1708-3087
Date Deposited:	12 Aug 2020 16:11
Last Modified:	26 Mar 2024 13:30
URI:	http://cris.leibniz-zmt.de/id/eprint/3915

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