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Peer-reviewedCC BYEcological Indicators

Integrated marine spatial planning for Chonburi Province, Thailand: Addressing pollution, blue carbon, and conservation

  • Yue Qiao1
  • Zhen Guo2
  • Zhiwei Zhang2
  • Yonggen Sun1
  • Chen Ma1
  • Sakanan Plathong3
  • Chanokphon Jantharakhantee4
  • Jing Wang1
  • Jinchao Ma5
  • Ping Li1
  • Jingyi Ding1
5 affiliations
  1. 1Research Center for Islands & Coastal Zone, First Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, Qingdao 266061, PR China
  2. 2Research Center for Islands & Coastal Zone, First Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, Qingdao 266061, PR China; Corresponding authors.
  3. 3Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla 90110, Thailand
  4. 4Marine Resources Conservation Division, Department of Marine and Coastal Resources, Bangkok 10210, Thailand
  5. 5Research Center for Islands & Coastal Zone, First Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, Qingdao 266061, PR China; School of Geospatial Artificial Intelligence
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Abstract

While Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) is globally recognized as a strategic tool for ocean governance, its implementation in tropical coastal regions faces distinct challenges stemming from fragmented governance and acute conflicts between traditional livelihoods and modern industries. To address these complexities, this study proposes an issue-oriented MSP framework designed for high-intensity development zones. Taking Chonburi Province, Thailand, as a representative case study, we integrated four thematic models—hydrodynamic pollutant diffusion, marine protected area optimization, blue carbon mapping, and coastal erosion risk assessment—to quantify the spatial compatibility between anthropogenic activities and sensitive habitats. Integrating spatial overlay analysis of thematic outputs with InVEST-HRA modeling, this study identifies anthropogenic maritime activities as the primary driver of habitat change across Chonburi Province. The assessment reveals pronounced spatial heterogeneity in risk across five key coastal zones: military activities exhibit a stable risk profile, coastal tourism demonstrates consistently low ecological impact, and fisheries and maritime transport emerge as the principal manageable variables—displaying a clear spatial gradient in risk levels. Through stakeholder engagement, this process culminated in a comprehensive zoning scheme comprising two primary zones—MPAs (9.47%) and Marine Development Areas (28.46%)—along with seven secondary sub-zones. This work demonstrates that issue-oriented, data-integrated zoning can effectively reconcile multi-sectoral trade-offs, offering a scalable pathway for bridging the gap between theoretical ecosystem-based management and practical administrative enforcement in the Global South.

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@article{qiao2026integrated,
  title = {{Integrated marine spatial planning for Chonburi Province, Thailand: Addressing pollution, blue carbon, and conservation}},
  author = {Yue Qiao and Zhen Guo and Zhiwei Zhang and Yonggen Sun and Chen Ma and Sakanan Plathong and Chanokphon Jantharakhantee and Jing Wang and Jinchao Ma and Ping Li and Jingyi Ding},
  journal = {Ecological Indicators},
  year = {2026},
  month = oct,
  doi = {10.1016/j.ecolind.2026.115484},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolind.2026.115484},
  note = {CC BY},
}
RIS
TY  - JOUR
TI  - Integrated marine spatial planning for Chonburi Province, Thailand: Addressing pollution, blue carbon, and conservation
AU  - Yue Qiao
AU  - Zhen Guo
AU  - Zhiwei Zhang
AU  - Yonggen Sun
AU  - Chen Ma
AU  - Sakanan Plathong
AU  - Chanokphon Jantharakhantee
AU  - Jing Wang
AU  - Jinchao Ma
AU  - Ping Li
AU  - Jingyi Ding
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/10/23
JO  - Ecological Indicators
DO  - 10.1016/j.ecolind.2026.115484
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolind.2026.115484
AB  - While Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) is globally recognized as a strategic tool for ocean governance, its implementation in tropical coastal regions faces distinct challenges stemming from fragmented governance and acute conflicts between traditional livelihoods and modern industries. To address these complexities, this study proposes an issue-oriented MSP framework designed for high-intensity development zones. Taking Chonburi Province, Thailand, as a representative case study, we integrated four thematic models—hydrodynamic pollutant diffusion, marine protected area optimization, blue carbon mapping, and coastal erosion risk assessment—to quantify the spatial compatibility between anthropogenic activities and sensitive habitats. Integrating spatial overlay analysis of thematic outputs with InVEST-HRA modeling, this study identifies anthropogenic maritime activities as the primary driver of habitat change across Chonburi Province. The assessment reveals pronounced spatial heterogeneity in risk across five key coastal zones: military activities exhibit a stable risk profile, coastal tourism demonstrates consistently low ecological impact, and fisheries and maritime transport emerge as the principal manageable variables—displaying a clear spatial gradient in risk levels. Through stakeholder engagement, this process culminated in a comprehensive zoning scheme comprising two primary zones—MPAs (9.47%) and Marine Development Areas (28.46%)—along with seven secondary sub-zones. This work demonstrates that issue-oriented, data-integrated zoning can effectively reconcile multi-sectoral trade-offs, offering a scalable pathway for bridging the gap between theoretical ecosystem-based management and practical administrative enforcement in the Global South.
SN  - 1470-160X
SN  - 1872-7034
ER  -