Satoumi Science

This book guides readers to the new concept of "Satoumi" and explains how its practice works to solvechallenges in complex social-ecological systems ofcoastal areas. The book describes the significance ofSatoumiScience as a transdisciplinary process. It starts with introducing the definition ofSatoumi, highlights the important distinction between active measures (direct actions to improve ecosystem functions and services) and passive measures (a variety of management activities), and presents the concept of Integrated Local Environmental Knowledge (ILEK) as a knowledge base forSatoumiactivities. It also introduces residential researchers and bilateral knowledge translators as the key actors ofSatoumico-creation through the transdisciplinary processes. The concept ofSatoumigoes beyond the idea of protecting pristine nature byeliminatinghumans. It is about creatingcoastal environmentswhere humans closely connect with the sea, which leads to the effectiveconservation and sustainable management of various natural resources and ecosystem services. This book will be of high interest to managers, governments, environmental groups, and the research community. Chapters cover current and emerging concerns, such asover- and under-use of natural resources, restoration of damaged ecosystems, and co-creation of new relations between humans and coastal seas, from transdisciplinary approaches to tackle with complex and 'wicked' challenges of coastal social-ecological systems.