AUTHOR=Mackenzie Bev , Celliers Louis , Assad Luiz Paulo de Freitas , Heymans Johanna J. , Rome Nicholas , Thomas Julie , Anderson Clarissa , Behrens James , Calverley Mark , Desai Kruti , DiGiacomo Paul M. , Djavidnia Samy , dos Santos Francisco , Eparkhina Dina , Ferrari José , Hanly Caitriona , Houtman Bob , Jeans Gus , Landau Luiz , Larkin Kate , Legler David , Le Traon Pierre-Yves , Lindstrom Eric , Loosley David , Nolan Glenn , Petihakis George , Pellegrini Julio , Roberts Zoe , Siddorn John R. , Smail Emily , Sousa-Pinto Isabel , Terrill Eric TITLE=The Role of Stakeholders in Creating Societal Value From Coastal and Ocean Observations JOURNAL=Frontiers in Marine Science VOLUME=6 YEAR=2019 URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/marine-science/articles/10.3389/fmars.2019.00137 DOI=10.3389/fmars.2019.00137 ISSN=2296-7745 ABSTRACT=

The importance of stakeholder engagement in ocean observation and in particular the realization of economic and societal benefits is discussed, introducing a number of overarching principles such as the convergence on common goals, effective communication, co-production of information and knowledge and the need for innovation. A series of case studies examine the role of coordinating frameworks such as the United States’ Interagency Ocean Observing System (IOOS®), and the European Ocean Observing System (EOOS), public–private partnerships such as Project Azul and the Coastal Data Information Program (CDIP) and finally the role of the “third” or voluntary sector. The paper explores the value that stakeholder engagement can bring as well as making recommendations for the future.