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Open research questions in Marine and Coastal Ecosystems

81 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 235 Marine and Coastal Ecosystems papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

What the literature leaves open

  • Unequal participation, limited technical capacity, weak communication mechanisms, and non-standardized monitoring reduce the depth of collaboration. The study only examined the collaborative management process in one small-island village context.

    <b>Social Dynamics of Collaborative Management in Coastal Conservation: Community Participation in Negeri Lima, Central Maluku</b> · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research could examine the application of collaborative management in other coastal conservation contexts. Further studies could investigate the impact of collaborative management on conservation outcomes.

    <b>Social Dynamics of Collaborative Management in Coastal Conservation: Community Participation in Negeri Lima, Central Maluku</b> · 2026 · DOI

  • Operational inefficiencies in the traditional fisheries sector. Environmental concerns related to fishing activities. Limited application of sustainable practices in the sector.

    PENINGKATAN EFISIENSI DAN PRODUKTIVITAS OPERASIONAL PADA NELAYAN TRADISIONAL MELALUI PENGAPLIKASIAN KONSEP LEAN AND GREEN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT · 2026 · DOI

  • Restricted access to essential human, financial, physical, natural, and social capital. Limited institutional engagement among small-scale capture fishermen. Health issues affecting small-scale fishermen.

    Livelihood Status and Income Determinants of Small-Scale Fishers: Evidence from Three Districts in Raja Ampat · 2026 · DOI

  • The community faces a decrease in catches, an increase in operational costs, a weakening of local institutional functions, and changes in social and cultural structures. The community has limited access to resources. The community has weak collective organizing.

    Studi Kasus RESILIENSI KOMUNITAS NELAYAN DALAM MENGHADAPI DAMPAK PEMBANGUNAN PELABUHAN PATIMBAN (KASUS NELAYAN TRUNGTUM) · 2026 · DOI

  • The study faced the challenge of bridging the gap between formal mathematical education and practical applications. It aimed to understand the local knowledge used in estimating distance and time.

    PENGETAHUAN LOKAL NELAYAN BUGIS DALAM ESTIMASI JARAK DAN WAKTU: KAJIAN ETNOMATEMATIKA PADA AKTIVITAS MELAUT · 2026 · DOI

  • Ecological pressures and institutional complexity are major challenges in Indonesian aquaculture. Stakeholder conflicts and governance challenges are also significant. The study highlights the need for a more balanced approach to governance.

    Governability Challenges in Indonesian Aquaculture: A Political-Legal Analysis Hanzel · 2026 · DOI

  • The study faced challenges in collecting data due to the limited area. The research encountered difficulties in identifying the species of mangrove trees.

    JENIS, KERAPATAN DAN PEMANFAATAN MANGROVE DI DESA PENYARING · 2026 · DOI

  • Supply-chain constraints. Limited infrastructure. Issues related to vendor capacity.

    Challenges and Capabilities of Indian Shipbuilding and Maintenance Ecosystem in India: An Empirical Assessment · 2026 · DOI

  • Sebaran kasus kusta di Provinsi Sumatera Barat belum mencapai status eradikasi dengan kasus baru masih ditemukan setiap tahun

    Pemetaan Faktor Risiko Lingkungan dengan Teknik Overlay pada Penyakit Kusta di Provinsi Sumatera Barat Tahun 2020-2024 · 2026 · DOI

  • Damage to tank cleaning equipment. Limited ventilation during tank cleaning. Incomplete flushing and mopping.

    Efisiensi Pelaksanaan Tank Cleaning untuk Menunjang Kesiapan Muat di MT. Savir Tiger · 2026 · DOI

  • Economic vulnerability of coastal communities. Environmental degradation of coastal areas. Limited market access for coastal agribusinesses.

    A Blue Economy-Based Agribusiness Model to Improve the Welfare of Coastal Communities in Indonesia · 2026 · DOI

  • Stakeholder-specific objectives for ecotourism zoning (referenced via Gurney et al. 2015) are acknowledged in the literature but the paper does not detail which local community preferences, fisher objectives, or tourism operator constraints were explicitly weighted in the MARXAN cost function.

    DETERMINATION OF MARINE ECOTOURISM ZONES ON PISANG ISLAND – PESISIR BARAT, INDONESIA USING MARXAN ZONING · 2026 · DOI

  • The remote sensing inputs (Sentinel-2A imagery, Google Earth high-resolution data) were collected at single or limited time points; the paper does not evaluate how temporal variations in bathymetry, coral cover, or seagrass extent affect zone stability and management recommendations across multiple years.

    DETERMINATION OF MARINE ECOTOURISM ZONES ON PISANG ISLAND – PESISIR BARAT, INDONESIA USING MARXAN ZONING · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper states that boating poses indirect ecological risks through wave generation and sediment resuspension but does not measure wave height thresholds, sediment resuspension rates, or water clarity reduction (turbidity levels) under varying boat densities (144-160 units/day) to establish ecological impact gradients.

    Suitability Analysis and Carrying Capacity of Marine Ecotourism Based on Swimming, Fishing, and Boating Activities at Marsegu Island, Kotania Bay · 2026 · DOI

  • The analysis identifies spatial zoning as necessary for integrated management of swimming, fishing, and boating activities but does not specify buffer distances between activity zones, temporal separation schedules (e.g., boating hours vs. swimming hours), or user conflict resolution mechanisms needed to operationalize the zoning strategy at Marsegu Island.

    Suitability Analysis and Carrying Capacity of Marine Ecotourism Based on Swimming, Fishing, and Boating Activities at Marsegu Island, Kotania Bay · 2026 · DOI

  • The Indian shipbuilding industry faces significant challenges, despite its growing economy and long coastline. There is a need to examine the challenges and strengths of the Indian shipbuilding sector.

    Challenges and Capabilities of Indian Shipbuilding and Maintenance Ecosystem in India: An Empirical Assessment · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the understanding of plankton abundance as a supporting indicator of water quality in intensive vannamei shrimp ponds. There is a need for further research on the relationship between plankton abundance and water quality parameters in intensive vannamei shrimp ponds.

    Identification of Plankton Abundance as an Indicator of Water Quality in Intensive Vannamei Shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) Pond at PT. XYZ · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need to study the changes in the coastline of the Wulan River Delta and its impact on the expansion of new land. The existing research does not provide sufficient information on the changes in the coastline of the Wulan River Delta.

    Changes in the Coastline of the Wulan River Delta, Demak regency, Central Java Province during the period 2010-2025 and its Influence on the Expansion of the New Land · 2026 · DOI

  • Further studies can explore the application of Lean and Green Supply Chain Management in other sectors of the fisheries industry. Research can investigate the long-term impacts of implementing LGSCM on the traditional fisheries sector.

    PENINGKATAN EFISIENSI DAN PRODUKTIVITAS OPERASIONAL PADA NELAYAN TRADISIONAL MELALUI PENGAPLIKASIAN KONSEP LEAN AND GREEN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should investigate the effectiveness of different fisheries extension methods. Future research should analyze the relationship between attitudes and productivity in more detail.

    Pengaruh Metode Penyuluhan Perikanan terhadap Adopsi Teknologi dan Produktivitas Nila Bioflok Sipanen di Kota Bogor · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the understanding of the effectiveness of fisheries extension methods. The study highlights the need to analyze the relationship between knowledge, skills, and technology adoption.

    Pengaruh Metode Penyuluhan Perikanan terhadap Adopsi Teknologi dan Produktivitas Nila Bioflok Sipanen di Kota Bogor · 2026 · DOI

  • Small sample size (35 respondents). Limited generalizability to other populations. Cross-sectional design may not capture longitudinal relationships.

    Determinan Kejadian Dermatitis pada Nelayan di Dusun Waemital, Negeri Pelauw · 2026 · DOI

  • Longitudinal studies to examine the relationship between personal hygiene, PPE use, and dermatitis occurrence over time. Intervention studies to evaluate the effectiveness of education and training programs on promoting good personal hygiene and PPE use among fishermen.

    Determinan Kejadian Dermatitis pada Nelayan di Dusun Waemital, Negeri Pelauw · 2026 · DOI

  • To evaluate the long-term effects of the program. To expand the program to other areas. To develop a machine maintenance guide module that adopts local language and terms.

    Peningkatan Pengetahuan dan Keterampilan Perawatan serta Perbaikan Mesin Klotok Bagi Masyarakat Nelayan · 2026 · DOI

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