These developments have encouraged, among other things, a greater interest in the following: the archaeological evidence from intertidal areas and coastal fringes; the evidence for and timing of sea-level change and human and ecosystem responses to it; and the changes and continuities in the nature and pattern of marine resources exploitation.
Knowing the patterns of marine resource exploitation and seafood trade may help countries to design their future strategic plans and development policies.
In tackling the Sustainable Development Goal to "conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development," the UN has identified a number of areas of focus over the next 15 years.
SDG 14, "Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development," contains seven targets designed to reaffirm the commitment of the international community to addressing issues identified as key to the future of the ocean.
These goals include "ensuring sustainable consumption and production patterns," "taking urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts," "conserving and sustainably using the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development" and "protecting, restoring and promoting sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems".
The overall goals of HMAP were to improve understanding of long-term changes in the diversity, distribution, and abundance of marine organisms, the ecological impact of large-scale harvesting, and the role of marine resources in historical development of human societies [95] [97].
Providing advice to inform and support research policy in order to optimise the role of research and technology in tackling marine resources, inland activities and sustainable development.
After independence a high priority was given to economic development, especially the exploitation of marine resources and the use of the country's strategic position astride the Equator for space launch and tracking projects.
Some research institutes and companies are making great efforts to develop marine resources.
We provide a critical review of the evidence for the long-term use of marine resources and coastal environments in human evolution and later development.
