Word - UNEP
... security and economic livelihood from the coastal environment and marine resources such as fisheries and shellfish from highly productive coastal and estuary zones, Recognizing also that marine and coastal ecosystems, in particular those of low-lying coastal areas and small island developing States, ...
... security and economic livelihood from the coastal environment and marine resources such as fisheries and shellfish from highly productive coastal and estuary zones, Recognizing also that marine and coastal ecosystems, in particular those of low-lying coastal areas and small island developing States, ...
Drivers of Population Dynamics in Bacterioplankton
... Bacteria are mediators of biogeochemical cycles and are in this way vital for maintaining life on earth. Their distribution, abundance and functioning are driven by environmental heterogeneity and dynamic change in abiotic and biotic factors. Both, freshwater lakes and oceans play central roles in t ...
... Bacteria are mediators of biogeochemical cycles and are in this way vital for maintaining life on earth. Their distribution, abundance and functioning are driven by environmental heterogeneity and dynamic change in abiotic and biotic factors. Both, freshwater lakes and oceans play central roles in t ...
Lecture`s booklet (PDF 3.8MB)
... ribosomal RNA gene, also known as 16S rRNA, in bacteria was an excellent molecular clock and useful for measuring relationships between bacteria. The 16S rRNA genes are present in all bacteria (a subunit of bacterial ribosomes), they are functionally constant, and different positions in the sequence ...
... ribosomal RNA gene, also known as 16S rRNA, in bacteria was an excellent molecular clock and useful for measuring relationships between bacteria. The 16S rRNA genes are present in all bacteria (a subunit of bacterial ribosomes), they are functionally constant, and different positions in the sequence ...
Chapter 6: Ecosystems and the Physical Environment
... the atmosphere at a rate greater than the carbon cycle can handle. This increase of carbon dioxide may contribute to global warming which could result in a rise in sea level, changes in precipitation patterns, death of forests, extinction of organisms and problems for agriculture. In addition, human ...
... the atmosphere at a rate greater than the carbon cycle can handle. This increase of carbon dioxide may contribute to global warming which could result in a rise in sea level, changes in precipitation patterns, death of forests, extinction of organisms and problems for agriculture. In addition, human ...
Ocean - Geological Society of India
... figure out what materials are there below and what their structures are. ...
... figure out what materials are there below and what their structures are. ...
PERU SUMMARY REPORT 2007
... Ecosystem-based Management Large efforts are being directed towards implementing an integrated management of our marine ecosystem. The result of an important part of this work was presented during the International Conference “The Humboldt Current System: climate, oceans ecosystem processes and fish ...
... Ecosystem-based Management Large efforts are being directed towards implementing an integrated management of our marine ecosystem. The result of an important part of this work was presented during the International Conference “The Humboldt Current System: climate, oceans ecosystem processes and fish ...
Abstracts
... the ones facing the highest risks of over‐exploitation. The incidental capture of non‐target fish, reptile, mammal and bird species by all gear‐types is a matter of similar or higher concern to over‐fishing. Particularly, when a given species is captured in large numbers or when small‐size and/or ...
... the ones facing the highest risks of over‐exploitation. The incidental capture of non‐target fish, reptile, mammal and bird species by all gear‐types is a matter of similar or higher concern to over‐fishing. Particularly, when a given species is captured in large numbers or when small‐size and/or ...
Nowlan WWF-Canada ocean noise regulation backgrounder for
... Ports also have legal powers to control ship activities under the Canada Marine Act and impose “green shipping” requirements above and beyond federal shipping law requirements on ships that enter their waters, subject to a few limitations.x Seismic Surveys Seismic sound is produced by seismic survey ...
... Ports also have legal powers to control ship activities under the Canada Marine Act and impose “green shipping” requirements above and beyond federal shipping law requirements on ships that enter their waters, subject to a few limitations.x Seismic Surveys Seismic sound is produced by seismic survey ...
Understanding the Distribution of Marine Megafauna in the English
... The temperate waters of the North-Eastern Atlantic have a long history of maritime resource richness and, as a result, the European Union is endeavouring to maintain regional productivity and biodiversity. At the intersection of these aims lies potential conflict, signalling the need for integrated, ...
... The temperate waters of the North-Eastern Atlantic have a long history of maritime resource richness and, as a result, the European Union is endeavouring to maintain regional productivity and biodiversity. At the intersection of these aims lies potential conflict, signalling the need for integrated, ...
The Marine Environment
... Meanwhile, the integration of coastal and inland river basin management is also evolving. The Global Environment Facility is supporting this approach, as well as integrated management of shared living marine resources in the Caribbean. There are many success stories. And there is cause for optimism ...
... Meanwhile, the integration of coastal and inland river basin management is also evolving. The Global Environment Facility is supporting this approach, as well as integrated management of shared living marine resources in the Caribbean. There are many success stories. And there is cause for optimism ...
Ecosystem vulnerability to alien and invasive species: a case study
... MARINE HABITAT VULNERABILITY AND ALIEN SPECIES ...
... MARINE HABITAT VULNERABILITY AND ALIEN SPECIES ...
Oceanic
... - Migration destinations (seabirds marine mammals, fish) - Fish breeding and nursery grounds - Primitive earth habitats ...
... - Migration destinations (seabirds marine mammals, fish) - Fish breeding and nursery grounds - Primitive earth habitats ...
Ports – challenges for the Great Barrier Reef
... by GBRMPA under a regulatory framework that includes evaluating disposal alternatives and waste minimisation procedures, site and impact assessments, and management and monitoring programs. The assessment considers any land-based alternatives to sea dumping such as beneficial re-use, recycling, or t ...
... by GBRMPA under a regulatory framework that includes evaluating disposal alternatives and waste minimisation procedures, site and impact assessments, and management and monitoring programs. The assessment considers any land-based alternatives to sea dumping such as beneficial re-use, recycling, or t ...
Comparative “Systems” - Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
... Comparative studies need not be limited to ecosystems. It is also possible to conduct studies on taxonomic groups, or species with common life history or survival strategies. These species might include: • Cyst-forming dinoflagellates, haptophytes, prymnesiophytes, and cyanobacteria that are heavily ...
... Comparative studies need not be limited to ecosystems. It is also possible to conduct studies on taxonomic groups, or species with common life history or survival strategies. These species might include: • Cyst-forming dinoflagellates, haptophytes, prymnesiophytes, and cyanobacteria that are heavily ...
VARSTVO NARAVE, Supl. 1 (2011)
... 4. Through the implementation of in situ field campaigns, to be decided on the basis of evidence of severe knowledge gaps deriving from the analyses mentioned above (points 1 through 3), and of course on the necessary availability of human and financial resources. Expert opinion surveys can be perfo ...
... 4. Through the implementation of in situ field campaigns, to be decided on the basis of evidence of severe knowledge gaps deriving from the analyses mentioned above (points 1 through 3), and of course on the necessary availability of human and financial resources. Expert opinion surveys can be perfo ...
Animal Kingdom - gcaramsbiology
... Class Asteroidea – starfish are the most common members of this group. Brittle Stars – Look similar to starfish, but have longer, more slender rays. Move by wiggling their arms. Sand dollars and sea urchins – have spines instead of rays. ...
... Class Asteroidea – starfish are the most common members of this group. Brittle Stars – Look similar to starfish, but have longer, more slender rays. Move by wiggling their arms. Sand dollars and sea urchins – have spines instead of rays. ...
Chapter 12 Foundations of Life in the Oceans
... ●● oxidation of ammonia to nitrite, ●● nitrite to nitrate, or of ●● methane to carbon dioxide and water. Note that “oxidation” does not necessarily require oxygen atoms to be present. Oxidation is the general term for a chemical reaction in which an electron is removed from a molecule that is being ...
... ●● oxidation of ammonia to nitrite, ●● nitrite to nitrate, or of ●● methane to carbon dioxide and water. Note that “oxidation” does not necessarily require oxygen atoms to be present. Oxidation is the general term for a chemical reaction in which an electron is removed from a molecule that is being ...
High Seas - WWF Global
... An estimated 64% of the oceans lie beyond the 200-nautical-mile limit of the Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs) of coastal states. These areas, known as the High Seas, comprise 80% of the planet's biosphere and include vast open ocean and deep sea environments that are some of the least explored and re ...
... An estimated 64% of the oceans lie beyond the 200-nautical-mile limit of the Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs) of coastal states. These areas, known as the High Seas, comprise 80% of the planet's biosphere and include vast open ocean and deep sea environments that are some of the least explored and re ...
22 June 2007
... A scoping paper is the second step, following on from a short proposal, in the GESAMP New and Emerging Issues process and should cover: the need for, the scale and the feasibility of assessing the issue, as well as identify expert communities and potential sources of funding. The purpose of this doc ...
... A scoping paper is the second step, following on from a short proposal, in the GESAMP New and Emerging Issues process and should cover: the need for, the scale and the feasibility of assessing the issue, as well as identify expert communities and potential sources of funding. The purpose of this doc ...
EUROPEAN AIMS AND CROATIAN LEGAL SOLUTIONS FOR THE
... implementing the environmental objectives of the European Integrated Maritime Policy (IMP). The MSFD it is the “environmental pillar” of the IMP (Juda 2010, p. 44). “The Directive also highlights the need for cross-cutting coordination of the present effort to protect the marine environment with a h ...
... implementing the environmental objectives of the European Integrated Maritime Policy (IMP). The MSFD it is the “environmental pillar” of the IMP (Juda 2010, p. 44). “The Directive also highlights the need for cross-cutting coordination of the present effort to protect the marine environment with a h ...
Chapter 34 Global Patterns in Marine Biodiversity
... otters, and some small cetaceans and pinnipeds, as well as benthic feeders such as walruses and grey whales, rarely venture beyond the continental shelf except when migrating. Global marine mammal species richness peaks at mid-latitude (around 60°) in both hemispheres (Kaschner et al., 2011; Figure ...
... otters, and some small cetaceans and pinnipeds, as well as benthic feeders such as walruses and grey whales, rarely venture beyond the continental shelf except when migrating. Global marine mammal species richness peaks at mid-latitude (around 60°) in both hemispheres (Kaschner et al., 2011; Figure ...
Irish Sea Pilot - Marine Landscape
... (except for advice in relation to seabirds where the data are more extensive) the development of such advice has, in many cases, either not been possible or has been precautionary. This is not a satisfactory basis on which to implement sustainable development. Nonetheless, while the scientific ratio ...
... (except for advice in relation to seabirds where the data are more extensive) the development of such advice has, in many cases, either not been possible or has been precautionary. This is not a satisfactory basis on which to implement sustainable development. Nonetheless, while the scientific ratio ...
PosterA0LandscapeFinal3 - The Tidal Irrigation and Electrical System
... crease carbon sequestration through use of open ocean fertilization via iron in the South Atlantic (as iron availability is the limiting factor on phytoplankton growth there) have resulted in primary growth, but this does not result in carbon rich deposits forming on the seafloor. Instead, 99% trans ...
... crease carbon sequestration through use of open ocean fertilization via iron in the South Atlantic (as iron availability is the limiting factor on phytoplankton growth there) have resulted in primary growth, but this does not result in carbon rich deposits forming on the seafloor. Instead, 99% trans ...
Climate Change and European Marine Ecosystem Research
... A public poll as part of the CLAMER project was organised to find out what European citizens know and care about in relation to climate change impacts at the coast and in our seas. As the first survey to focus on marine climate change issues in Europe, over 10,000 people were polled in 10 countries, ...
... A public poll as part of the CLAMER project was organised to find out what European citizens know and care about in relation to climate change impacts at the coast and in our seas. As the first survey to focus on marine climate change issues in Europe, over 10,000 people were polled in 10 countries, ...
Accumulation of Th, Pb, U, and Ra in marine phytoplankton and its
... 22tTh and picoplankton were both about 2 x 106, irrespective of light. Retention half-times of iropf io fecal pellets of Artemia salina, fed radiolabeled diatoms, were 20-50 d, but >120 d for 22tTh at 4"C. ihe results suggestthat sinking plankton and their debris could a@ount for most of the natural ...
... 22tTh and picoplankton were both about 2 x 106, irrespective of light. Retention half-times of iropf io fecal pellets of Artemia salina, fed radiolabeled diatoms, were 20-50 d, but >120 d for 22tTh at 4"C. ihe results suggestthat sinking plankton and their debris could a@ount for most of the natural ...