This document outlines a presentation on using marine spatial planning (MSP) and integrated coastal zone management (ICM) to address the gap between science and policy and facilitate sustainable blue growth. It discusses how improved marine information and monitoring systems can help implement the Marine Strategy Framework Directive by providing data on pressures and states. The presentation provides examples of research projects in the Balearic Islands that mapped coastal environments, modeled fish movement, and assessed cumulative human impacts. It stresses translating scientific findings into accessible formats to support stakeholder involvement and evidence-based decision-making.