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We sponsored and attended the UK Seagrass Symposium in Cardiff in November. Read more in "Growing together: Uniting science, communities, and policy for seagrass recovery across the British Isles"

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From the 12th International Penguin Conference (IPC) this Research Topic will highlight new findings, methodologies, and perspectives that address the urgent challenges facing penguins and their ecosystems.

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Marine Affairs and Policy

Submit your research

Author guidelines

Editor guidelines

Peer review

Publishing fees

Journal notices

Editor's Choice Article

Conference Partnership Spotlight

Author Guidelines

Research Topic Spotlight

Frontiers FAIR² now open!

Editors

porter hoagland

di jin

yen-chiang chang

julian clifton

Articles

Collaborative Scheduling of External Container Trucks and Yard Cranes for Resilient Port Operations

Resisting Oblivion: Scientific Criticism and Legal Possibilities Concerning the Discharges of Radioactive Water from Fukushima

Seafarers in Shipping's Decarbonization: Role Transformation, Protection Deficits, and Just Transition Pathways

Understanding and exploring Ocean Literacy in South Africa: An initial assessment

Research Topics

Analysis and Prevention Strategies for Catastrophic Maritime Accidents

Aquatic Habitat Ecology & Conservation: Continental and Marine Ecosystems Connectivity - Vol. II

Smart Port and Shipping Optimization: Enhancing Resilience Amidst Geopolitical Volatility and Conflict

Cross-Border Ocean Governance: Institutional Coherence, Policy Alignment and Synergistic Implementation in the Context of Global Blue Economy