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* Trade-offs between SDGs can undermine the international framework for sustainable development. * The role of justice mechanisms in the promotion of social equity from ocean use is detailed. * The lens of procedural justice helps understand how trade-offs between SDGs are made and by whom. * The lens of distributive justice highlights how trade-offs decisions impact upon different social groups. * The Blue Economy and MSP impact negatively upon artisanal fishers in the Seychelles bringing trade-offs between SDGs. * Achieving SDGs and its social equity outcomes requires

For years, Kenya and Somalia have argued over where their maritime boundary in the Indian Ocean runs. The International Court of Justice in The Hague could now decide who owns the sea, a decision that will only suit one.

Océanie Australie marin inculpation droit loi législation réglementation justice "marine marchande" "transport maritime" bateau navire vraquier drogue "trafic (commerce illicite)" contrebande cocaïne "océan Indien" Australie-Occidentale "îles MARSHALL"

Kenya on Monday rebuked Somalia for dragging it before the UN's top court to defend a maritime border dispute that could decide the fate of potentially-lucrative Indian Ocean oil and gas reserves.

Bangladesh has introduced a monsoonal fishery closure in the Bay of Bengal to ensure the conservation of fish stocks and productive breeding grounds. While the fishing ban has likely supported this goal, it has also sparked protest and resentment among small-scale fishers. This study investigated fishers' perceptions of the 65-day fishing ban between May and July in the Bay of Bengal. We collected both qualitative and quantitative data from five coastal fishing communities. Data were analyzed to explore fishers' perceptions of the socioeconomic and ecological impacts of the closure. While most respondents agreed that the closure produced positive ecological outcomes, they felt that their income and food security had been negatively affected. Importantly, crew members perceived their losses to be more extreme than the boat skipper or owner due to their overreliance on the fishery and lack of alternative skills and occupations. These fishers cannot forfeit their livelihoods and food security needs, as they are already living on the margins of subsistence. This social ramification emphasizes the necessity of understanding the interconnection between fishers' socioeconomic conditions and conservation needs. Social-ecological trade-offs and inequalities raise the question of social equity and environmental justice, which could ultimately compromise management and conservation effectiveness and legitimacy. The involvement of local communities in the decision-making process for future fishery interventions could enhance both the livelihood opportunities and the positive ecological outcomes in the Bay of Bengal marine ecosystem.

Seychelles cells: The Somali pirates 'jailed in paradise'.

Somalia: Iranians convicted of illegal fishing in Puntland state waters .

Sea piracy: India to deploy armed commandos onboard vessels.

Chagos islanders cannot return home, UK Foreign Office confirms.

Twelve Somalis who attacked a container ship in the Indian Ocean were sentenced to five years in jail in Mauritius Thursday, a reminder of the region's battle against piracy.

20-Year Prison for Somali Pirate Kingpin, Belgian Court Rules.

20-Year Prison for Somali Pirate Kingpin, Belgian Court Rules.

Cinq pirates somaliens condamnés à la prison à Paris.

Somali pirates jailed for French kidnapping.

Navy detains seven suspected pirates in Seychelles.

UK: Fate of ransom payments to pirates unclear.

EU Naval Force Welcomes Prosecution of 7 Somali Pirates Convicted of Attacking French Fishing Vessel.

MOL sues MHI for MOL Comfort damages.

10 men accused of piracy attack on Emirati ship sentenced to 10 years and deportation.

Somali pirate suspects deny 'attack' on Spanish anti-pirate ship: court.