The empirical research reported here demonstrates that the
EIO framework is a promising approach in conducting systematic
and structured analysis on a macroscopic scale in the context of
marine spatial planning. The framework bridges socioeconomic
and environmental systems in an integrated way, and implements
policy evaluation with a proactive perspective. However, the
analysis represents an initial exploration of the applicability of
EIO approach to the domain of MSP in China. Efforts to improve
the validity of model parameters, and to integrate with other
approaches to construct a more comprehensive decision analysis
framework, are recommended.