This project has reviewed existing research into the links between the marine environment and health and wellbeing, and created a systematic map of its findings.
Included studies measured an exposure to – or intervention related to – the marine environment. For example, algae concentrations during a red tide event, or a public health initiative to encourage sea swimming. They also directly measure of human health or wellbeing – reports of gastrointestinal illness, or levels of physical activity for example.
By producing a matrix-style map, we have been able to show the number of studies conducted in a particular area, and illustrate the type and quality of these studies.
We have also produced an online, searchable data portal to demonstrate where the key gaps (and gluts) exist in the evidence exploring links between the marine environment and human health in Europe.
This project is being conducted with the support of all SOPHIE partners. The systematic map protocol has now been published online at CADIMA, search for the title ‘What linkages have been researched between the marine environment and human health? A systematic map protocol’ for full details.
