McKenzie L. J. auteur aut IRD Yoshida R. L. auteur aut IRD Aini J. W. auteur aut IRD Andréfouët Serge auteur aut IRD Colin P. L. auteur aut IRD Cullen-Unsworth L. C. auteur aut IRD Hughes A. T. auteur aut IRD Payri Claude auteur aut IRD Rota M. auteur aut IRD Shaw C. auteur aut IRD Tsuda R. T. auteur aut IRD Vuki V. C. auteur aut IRD Unsworth R. K. F. auteur aut IRD text journalArticle eng text/pdf reformatted digital access Seagrass ecosystems provide critical contributions (goods and perceived benefits or detriments) for the livelihoods and wellbeing of Pacific Islander peoples. Through in-depth examination of the contributions provided by seagrass ecosystems across the Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs), we find a greater quantity in the Near Oceania (New Guinea, the Bismarck Archipelago and the Solomon Islands) and western Micronesian (Palau and Northern Marianas) regions; indicating a stronger coupling between human society and seagrass ecosystems. We also find many non-material contributions historically have been overlooked and under-appreciated by decision-makers. Closer cultural connections likely motivate guardianship of seagrass ecosystems by Pacific communities to mitigate local anthropogenic pressures. Regional comparisons also shed light on general and specific aspects of the importance of seagrass ecosystems to Pacific Islanders, which are critical for forming evidence-based policy and management to ensure the long-term resilience of seagrass ecosystems and the contributions they provide. specialized Seagrass Ecosystem services Traditional ecological knowledge Coastal zone management Marine policy Nature's contributions to people NOUVELLE GUINEE PACIFIQUE BISMARCK ARCHIPEL SALOMON ILES MICRONESIE 036 034 106 167 112307 [16 p.] 2021 0025-326X https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010082074 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2021.112307 0025-326X [F B010082074] https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010082074 https://horizon.documentation.ird.fr/exl-doc/pleins_textes/2021-07/010082074.pdf IRD - Base Horizon / Pleins textes 2021-07-02 2021-07-02 fdi:010082074 fre