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Review of marine and coastal socio-cultural valuation studies in the UK

We are reviewing literature on social and cultural values of marine and coastal ecosystems in the UK. This review is part of Defra's Marine Natural Capital and Ecosystem Assessment (mNCEA) programme. The purpose of this form is to help us capture any research on social and cultural values and valuation of UK marine and coastal ecosystems that has been undertaken in UK that we have not identified through structured literature searches. We welcome contributions of grey literature (e.g., policy reports), and datasets. On the below form, please provide details of any relevant studies and sources you are aware of. Please submit sources one at a time, with additional sources in a new section. Please note that only work that matches all the below criteria is in-scope for this review: Study site is in the UK, including the Isle of Mann and Channel Islands but excluding British Overseas Territories; OR the study is at a larger scale (e.g. North Sea, Europe) but includes values of UK coastal/marine systems. Is focused on marine and/or coastal environments Is focused on social and cultural values (i.e., purely biophysical or economic studies are out of scope) If you are unsure whether an article or report is in-scope, please include it. Many thanks for your time and contribution to this review. Jasper Kenter, Jake Ainscough, Jordan Lafayette Ecologos Research Ltd

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