title: Economic effects of ocean acidification: Publication patterns and directions for future research.
abstract: Human societies derive economic benefit from marine systems, yet these benefits may be modified as humans drive environmental change. Here, we conducted the first systematic review of literature on the potential economic effects of ocean acidification. We identified that while there is a growing literature discussing this topic, assessments of the direction and magnitude of anticipated economic change remain limited. The few assessments which have been conducted indicate largely negative economic effects of ocean acidification. Insights are, however, limited as the scope of the studies remains restricted. We propose that understanding of this topic will benefit from using standard approaches (e.g. timescales and emissions scenarios) to consider an increasing range of species/habitats and ecosystem services over a range of spatial scales. The resulting understanding could inform decisions such that we maintain, or enhance, economic services obtained from future marine environments.
authors.affiliation: School of Energy and Resources, UCL Australia, University College London, 220 Victoria Square, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia. laura.falkenberg@niva.no.|Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA), NIVA Region West, Thormøhlens Gate 53 D, Bergen, 5006, Norway. laura.falkenberg@niva.no.
authors.forename: Laura J
authors.initials: LJ
authors.lastname: Falkenberg
authors.affiliation: School of Energy and Resources, UCL Australia, University College London, 220 Victoria Square, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia.
authors.forename: Adeline
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Tubb
mesh_terms: D017753:Ecosystem; D004777:Environment; D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D009792:Oceans and Seas; D012106:Research; D012623:Seawater
keywords: Carbon dioxide; Climate change; Ecosystem services; Socio-economic; Systematic literature review; Warming