Given the increasing stress on the world's oceans and coastal resources from population
growth, climate change, and other factors, it is vital to grow capacity—the people, the
institutions, and technology and tools—needed to manage ocean resources.
The National Research Council report Increasing Capacity for Stewardship of Oceans and Coasts: A Priority for the 21st Century assesses
capacity-building efforts and
recommends ways for governments and organizations
to strengthen marine and coastal protection
and management capacity.
