Using EUNIS habitat classification for benthic - Archimer
... Concerns on advantages and disadvantages of using of EUNIS classification were expressed by the delegates and potential solutions were discussed. In many cases, the aforementioned concerns were common to many scientists, and thus, they have been categorized into five topics that are summarized belo ...
... Concerns on advantages and disadvantages of using of EUNIS classification were expressed by the delegates and potential solutions were discussed. In many cases, the aforementioned concerns were common to many scientists, and thus, they have been categorized into five topics that are summarized belo ...
Navigating the Future - III - European Science Foundation
... local, national, regional and global levels, science cannot operate in isolation but will need to integrate more fully a response from society at large. There must also be changes in the way we regulate marine activities, in our social goals and our attitudes to ocean governance. If we are to make t ...
... local, national, regional and global levels, science cannot operate in isolation but will need to integrate more fully a response from society at large. There must also be changes in the way we regulate marine activities, in our social goals and our attitudes to ocean governance. If we are to make t ...
The End-Permian Crisis, Aftermath and Subsequent Recovery
... from the Permo-Triassic boundary into the Early Triassic in sections from South China, has shown that the interval witnessed a remarkable series of high magnitude oscillations and only returned to more stable values in the Middle Triassic (Fig. 1). More recent studies in other sections have partiall ...
... from the Permo-Triassic boundary into the Early Triassic in sections from South China, has shown that the interval witnessed a remarkable series of high magnitude oscillations and only returned to more stable values in the Middle Triassic (Fig. 1). More recent studies in other sections have partiall ...
Sites of significance for indigenous marine biodiversity in the
... either shallow coastal areas or deep water areas. Only one habitat occurs in part on the shelf. This reflects our poor knowledge of shelf ecosystems in the Wellington region rather than indicating that shelf habitats are any less important. The sites and habitats identified as containing significant ...
... either shallow coastal areas or deep water areas. Only one habitat occurs in part on the shelf. This reflects our poor knowledge of shelf ecosystems in the Wellington region rather than indicating that shelf habitats are any less important. The sites and habitats identified as containing significant ...
Background paper for the threat abatement plan for the impacts of
... a coordinated national approach to the implementation of measures to prevent and mitigate the impacts of harmful marine debris on vertebrate marine life. These documents have been prepared in consultation with representatives of industry, conservation groups, Indigenous organisations, community and ...
... a coordinated national approach to the implementation of measures to prevent and mitigate the impacts of harmful marine debris on vertebrate marine life. These documents have been prepared in consultation with representatives of industry, conservation groups, Indigenous organisations, community and ...
The Interplay of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the
... rine ecosystems and in article 194 para. 5 that provides for the protection of fragile marine ecosystems. In spite of these indications pointing towards the application of elements of an ecosystem approach, neither the regime on marine living resources nor the one on the protection of the marine env ...
... rine ecosystems and in article 194 para. 5 that provides for the protection of fragile marine ecosystems. In spite of these indications pointing towards the application of elements of an ecosystem approach, neither the regime on marine living resources nor the one on the protection of the marine env ...
A proposed biogeography of the deep ocean floor
... only the Yavan hadal province. The Atlantic Subregion includes the Puerto Rico and Romanche Trench provinces. The AntarcticAtlantic Subregion includes only the Southern Antilles hadal province. Zezina (1997) reviewed the distributional studies of the bathyal fauna, but mainly classified bathyal regio ...
... only the Yavan hadal province. The Atlantic Subregion includes the Puerto Rico and Romanche Trench provinces. The AntarcticAtlantic Subregion includes only the Southern Antilles hadal province. Zezina (1997) reviewed the distributional studies of the bathyal fauna, but mainly classified bathyal regio ...
Scientific Principles for Design of Marine Protected Areas in Australia
... therefore normally include biodiversity information from the benthic and pelagic ecosystems, and ecosystem processes. Biodiversity data should cover various taxa including algae, higher plants, invertebrates, fish, reptiles, mammals and birds. These features may be represented by a variety of spatia ...
... therefore normally include biodiversity information from the benthic and pelagic ecosystems, and ecosystem processes. Biodiversity data should cover various taxa including algae, higher plants, invertebrates, fish, reptiles, mammals and birds. These features may be represented by a variety of spatia ...
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... uptake. (2) POM collected on glassfibre filters for POC/PON analysis does not necessarily include the majority of very small particles. Thus calculations of PON hydrolysis based on these conventional PON determinations may be underestimated. (3) Protein hydrolysis rates measured via substrate analog ...
... uptake. (2) POM collected on glassfibre filters for POC/PON analysis does not necessarily include the majority of very small particles. Thus calculations of PON hydrolysis based on these conventional PON determinations may be underestimated. (3) Protein hydrolysis rates measured via substrate analog ...
Abrupt Ocean Anoxia During the Late Ordovician Mass Extinction
... previously reported from Anticosti Island which removes any potential temporal mismatches among proxy records. Measured δ238U values range from -0.83‰ to 0.44‰ with values averaging ~ -0.25‰ in the late Katian through late Hirnantian indicating more oxic conditions, an abrupt (<20 ky) -0.35‰ negativ ...
... previously reported from Anticosti Island which removes any potential temporal mismatches among proxy records. Measured δ238U values range from -0.83‰ to 0.44‰ with values averaging ~ -0.25‰ in the late Katian through late Hirnantian indicating more oxic conditions, an abrupt (<20 ky) -0.35‰ negativ ...
module description book - Marine Environment and Resources
... were adapted especially and redesigned to integrate international students and staff. Since then, 78 students have followed, or are following, the studies successfully. The programme and procedures have evolved and been harmonized. ...
... were adapted especially and redesigned to integrate international students and staff. Since then, 78 students have followed, or are following, the studies successfully. The programme and procedures have evolved and been harmonized. ...
Western Indian Ocean
... habitats, communities and species could be subject to disproportionate impact due to concentration of human activities, rarity or limited extent of distribution. For ABNJ in the Western Indian Ocean, key biogeographic classifications include hydrothermal vents fields, seamounts and knolls (table 5). ...
... habitats, communities and species could be subject to disproportionate impact due to concentration of human activities, rarity or limited extent of distribution. For ABNJ in the Western Indian Ocean, key biogeographic classifications include hydrothermal vents fields, seamounts and knolls (table 5). ...
WGICA - ICES
... concluded that the purpose of an IEA for the central Arctic Ocean was seen as twofold: 1) provide a holistic and integrated view on the status, trends and pressures, and 2) contribute to implementation of the EA to management of the central Arctic Ocean. Regarding the review of data and information ...
... concluded that the purpose of an IEA for the central Arctic Ocean was seen as twofold: 1) provide a holistic and integrated view on the status, trends and pressures, and 2) contribute to implementation of the EA to management of the central Arctic Ocean. Regarding the review of data and information ...
Water mass-specificity of bacterial communities in the North
... substantially increased our knowledge about marine microbial community structure and has ...
... substantially increased our knowledge about marine microbial community structure and has ...
Microbial Ecosystem Functions Along the Steep Oxygen
... animal life in the sea and on Earth. Despite its ecological importance, information on the complexity of microbial functions and how these are related to environmental conditions is limited. Due to climate change and eutrophication, marine areas facing oxygen depletion are increasing and predicted t ...
... animal life in the sea and on Earth. Despite its ecological importance, information on the complexity of microbial functions and how these are related to environmental conditions is limited. Due to climate change and eutrophication, marine areas facing oxygen depletion are increasing and predicted t ...
The Antarctic Circumpolar Current The ACC is the world`s only
... Multicellular animals in the water column are generally divided by size and swimming ability. This distinction is not always clear, however; some active swimmers may be quite small, whereas some large animals may be such poor swimmers that they are little more than drifters. Zooplankton species rang ...
... Multicellular animals in the water column are generally divided by size and swimming ability. This distinction is not always clear, however; some active swimmers may be quite small, whereas some large animals may be such poor swimmers that they are little more than drifters. Zooplankton species rang ...
Unexpected prevalence of parasite 18S rDNA sequences in winter
... Alternative carbon pathways to the diatom–krill–penguin model are thought to be particularly important outside of the productive, and well-studied, spring bloom period (Ducklow et al., 2007). The microbial loop is now known to play an important role in carbon cycling and food web dynamics in the reg ...
... Alternative carbon pathways to the diatom–krill–penguin model are thought to be particularly important outside of the productive, and well-studied, spring bloom period (Ducklow et al., 2007). The microbial loop is now known to play an important role in carbon cycling and food web dynamics in the reg ...
Bermuda Atlantic Time-series Study (BATS): Years 16-20
... *BATES, N.R., 2007. Interannual variability of the oceanic CO2 sink in the subtropical gyre of the North Atlantic Ocean over the last two decades. Journal of Geophysical Research, doi:10.1029/2006JC003759 (in press) *BATES, N.R. and A.J. PETERS. 2007. The contribution of acid deposition to ocean aci ...
... *BATES, N.R., 2007. Interannual variability of the oceanic CO2 sink in the subtropical gyre of the North Atlantic Ocean over the last two decades. Journal of Geophysical Research, doi:10.1029/2006JC003759 (in press) *BATES, N.R. and A.J. PETERS. 2007. The contribution of acid deposition to ocean aci ...
Study of the relationship between the Convention on
... them by human activities have led to closer examination of the existing conservation and management arrangements for marine biodiversity beyond the limits of national jurisdiction and their adequacy. Developments within the past year include the discussions at the third meeting of the United Nations ...
... them by human activities have led to closer examination of the existing conservation and management arrangements for marine biodiversity beyond the limits of national jurisdiction and their adequacy. Developments within the past year include the discussions at the third meeting of the United Nations ...
Murugan and Durgekar - Fishing Down Marine Food Webs
... pelagic fishery along the Tamil Nadu coast indicates exploitation of organisms lower down in the aquatic food chain (primary and secondary producers). 6. The study shows considerable exploitation of endangered species (Schedule I species) such ...
... pelagic fishery along the Tamil Nadu coast indicates exploitation of organisms lower down in the aquatic food chain (primary and secondary producers). 6. The study shows considerable exploitation of endangered species (Schedule I species) such ...
Document
... characterized by unusually warm (,13uC) deep waters year round and a uniform water column in winter with the potential for deep vertical mixing. As early as 1990, the deep water of the western Mediterranean Sea was shown to have warmed by 0.12uC in the period from 1959 to 1988, reflecting the increa ...
... characterized by unusually warm (,13uC) deep waters year round and a uniform water column in winter with the potential for deep vertical mixing. As early as 1990, the deep water of the western Mediterranean Sea was shown to have warmed by 0.12uC in the period from 1959 to 1988, reflecting the increa ...
The status of coral reefs and marine resources of Samoa
... Samoa. Of the total, 890 are considered shallow-water or reef-inhabiting species (generally found at depths <60 m); 56 are considered deeper bottom fishes (associated with the bottom at depths of 60500 m); and 45 are considered pelagic surface species (frequenting offshore waters above the thermocli ...
... Samoa. Of the total, 890 are considered shallow-water or reef-inhabiting species (generally found at depths <60 m); 56 are considered deeper bottom fishes (associated with the bottom at depths of 60500 m); and 45 are considered pelagic surface species (frequenting offshore waters above the thermocli ...
Microplastic ingestion by scleractinian corals
... diatoms has also been observed among scleractinian (Houlbreque et al. 2006). Since microplastics fall within the size range of particles that corals ingest, corals may be sensitive to this pollutant. The overall objective of this study was to determine whether corals can capture and ingest microplas ...
... diatoms has also been observed among scleractinian (Houlbreque et al. 2006). Since microplastics fall within the size range of particles that corals ingest, corals may be sensitive to this pollutant. The overall objective of this study was to determine whether corals can capture and ingest microplas ...
Mesoscale eddies stimulate higher trophic level marine life
... Abstract Physical forcing shapes ecosystems and understanding interactions between drivers and biological response is crucial for understanding ecosystem processes and development of harvested stocks. Combining satellite information with vessel-based acoustics represents a cost-efficient approach to ...
... Abstract Physical forcing shapes ecosystems and understanding interactions between drivers and biological response is crucial for understanding ecosystem processes and development of harvested stocks. Combining satellite information with vessel-based acoustics represents a cost-efficient approach to ...
Aquatic biomes
... – cover ~ 75% of the earth’s surface – have enormous impact on planet’s climate • evaporation of seawater provides most rainfall • ocean temperatures affect wind patterns, distribution of energy to land via currents – supply substantial portion of world’s oxygen • photosynthesis by marine algae & ph ...
... – cover ~ 75% of the earth’s surface – have enormous impact on planet’s climate • evaporation of seawater provides most rainfall • ocean temperatures affect wind patterns, distribution of energy to land via currents – supply substantial portion of world’s oxygen • photosynthesis by marine algae & ph ...