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Optimum sample size to estimate mean parasite abundance in fish parasite surveys
Helminthologia, 2018 To reach ethically and scientifically valid mean abundance values in parasitological and epidemiological studies this paper considers analytic and simulation approaches for sample size determination. The sample size estimation was carried out by applying
Shvydka S. +3 more
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Indicators for management of coral reefs and their applications to marine protected areas [PDF]
, 2004 Informed planning and decision-making in the management of natural resources requires an ability to integrate complex interactions in ecosystems and communicate these effectively to stakeholders. This involves coping with three fundamental dilemmas.
Ablan, M.C.A. +2 more
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Projets de Paysage, 2019 This article takes as a point of departure the observation that there has been a radical change in the understanding and appreciation of coastal wetlands under the combined effects of changes in the way they are perceived, new scientific knowledge, and ...
Céline Barthon +5 more
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Improving integration for integrated coastal zone management: An eight country study
Science of The Total Environment, 2011 Integrated coastal zone management (ICZM) is a widely accepted approach for sustainable management of the coastal environment. ICZM emphasizes integration across sectors, levels of government, uses, stakeholders, and spatial and temporal scales. While improving integration is central to progress in ICZM, the role of and the achievement of integration ...
Portman, M.E. +3 more
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Mapping and valuation of ecosystems and economic activities along the coast of Cameroon: implications of future sea level rise. [PDF]
, 2009 The vulnerability of the coastal zone of Cameroon to flooding from sea level rise (SLR) was quantified using Geographic Information System (GIS) flooding analysis.
Esteves, L.S., Fonteh, M, Gehrels, WR
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Marine Protected Areas: Country Case Studies on Policy, Governance and Institutional Issues [PDF]
, 2011 This document presents case studies of the policy, governance and institutional issues of marine protected areas (MPAs) in South America (Northeastern)-Brazil; India, Palau and Senegal.
Christophe Breuil +5 more
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A typology of marine and estuarine hazards and risks as vectors of change : a review for vulnerable coasts and their management [PDF]
, 2014 This paper illustrates a typology of 14 natural and anthropogenic hazards, the evidence for their causes and consequences for society and their role as vectors of change in estuaries, vulnerable coasts and marine areas.
Cutts, Nicholas D. +2 more
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Integrated Coastal Zone Management in Mediterranean Coastal Areas
Edition 1, Hammamet, Tunisie, 2009 Coastal areas are considered to be highly attractive zones, combining important activities on land and sea, while their uniqueness has been a distinctive motive for people and activities to develop. On the one hand, the sea offers a rich natural environment that involves important ecosystems and productive land, and attracts marine and commercial uses.
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Frontiers in WaterUrban areas at river mouths are exceptionally vulnerable to flooding due to their dual exposure to coastal and riverine flood risks. These risks are exacerbated by the lack of coordination between coastal zone and river basin management, compounded by ...
Subham Mukherjee +3 more
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Securing the Livelihoods and Nutritional Needs of Fish-Dependent Communities [PDF]
, 2013 Starting in June 2012, the Rockefeller Foundation began investigating the pressing problem of the declining health of the oceans due to climate change, overfishing, pollution and habitat destruction, and the effects of this decline on poor and vulnerable
Amanda Goldberger +2 more
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