Mapping the environmental risk of fishing ports

One consequence of the growing world population is the greater anthropogenic pressure on fishing activities including the need for additional resources and more sustainable strategies for harbor and waterfront management. Mapping the environmental risk of fishing ports involves identifying and evaluating the potential risks that harbors pose to water quality and air quality and then creating maps that show the locations and magnitudes of these risks. This research topic is in line with projects like the World Harbour Project (WHP), that use scientific evidence-based information to inform decision-makers, such as government agencies and harbor managers, to manage harbor and neighboring waterfronts in a way that protects the environment while also meeting economic and social goals.