The aim of this research topic is to highlight the novel insights, perspective, and work of early career researchers (ECRs) in promoting ocean sustainability. This encompasses not only papers that detail how ECRs are contributing to ocean sustainability, but also broader research areas within the field that are spearheaded by ECRs. Despite being comparatively new to the field, ECRs often bring fresh approaches, innovative methodologies, and new questions to the research that pave the way for breakthroughs in understanding and promoting ocean sustainability.

This research topic will specifically focus on:
• Novel sustainability frameworks: Examination of new theoretical frameworks or methodologies developed by ECRs that have contributed to enhancing our understanding of ocean sustainability.
• Interventions and applications: Review of practical applications or interventions developed or implemented by ECRs aimed at fostering ocean sustainability- these could span a range of foci, including but not limited to marine biodiversity, pollution control, resource management, and climate change mitigation.
• Interdisciplinary and Trans-boundary Approaches: Exploration of interdisciplinary research conducted by ECRs that combines insights from marine biology, environmental science, political science, economics, arts and technology, or other disciplines to address complex problems tied to ocean sustainability and may bring about transformative change. This includes research on policy, or practices conducted on freshwater and terrestrial systems that indirectly impact coastal marine environments and sustainability.
• Policy and Governance: Evaluation of ECRs' work in influencing or shaping ocean sustainability policies at local, national, or international levels.
• Social and Cultural: The contribution of ECRs to the growing field of social and cultural research relating to ocean sustainability, including (but not limited to) citizen science, outreach studies and ocean literacy.
• Fostering Collaboration: Insights on how ECRs are innovatively fostering collaborations across disciplines, sectors, or countries to drive research and action on ocean sustainability.
• ECR Initiatives for ECRs: Examination of initiatives specifically created by ECRs to support, benefit, or enhance the careers or research capabilities of other ECRs within the field of ocean sustainability.

We invite submissions that document, evaluate, and reflect on the contributions of ECRs in promoting ocean sustainability. Submissions can include research articles, case studies, reviews, opinions, or methodological papers and may focus on one or more of the aspects mentioned within the scope. We particularly welcome contributions from ECRs themselves, providing them an opportunity to highlight their work in the field.

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