Marine geological hazards, or geohazards, pose significant threats to society and many Blue Economy sectors (e.g. offshore energy, tourism and fisheries). As coastal human populations and the economic activities conducted in the marine and coastal environments are increasing, society and the economy will be more exposed and vulnerable to marine geohazards. However, awareness and knowledge of these hazards is limited, especially in a European context.
Considering that marine geohazards are unavoidable and will certainly continue to occur in the future, it is crucial to improve and expand our knowledge of their processes, trigger mechanisms and precursors. The Policy Brief points towards relevant actions that would ensure the development of effective risk-mitigation strategies and science-based management practices and policies, which will contribute to protecting coastal populations and economic activities at sea.
The Policy Brief can be downloaded here.