Economics, security, and ecology have traditionally been treated as separate policy domains, each with its own actors and interests. In the North Sea,1 however, these domains are becoming closely intertwined, driven by the development of large-scale economic activities and associated ofshore infrastructure and set against a dramatically deteriorated international security environment.

As a result, spatial planning decisions in the North Sea increasingly require economic, ecological, and security interests to be considered in concert. This report examines where ecological and security interests may overlap. The analysis shows that better alignment between the security and ecological agendas for the North Sea can yield concrete added value for both sides.

The areas of (potential) cooperation include:

1. The use of sensor networks ...