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Rapid biotic homogenization of marine fish assemblages

open access: yes, 2015
We acknowledge support from ERC advanced grant BioTIME (250189). A.E.M. also thanks the Royal Society. M.D. is grateful for support from the Scottish Funding Council (MASTS-grant reference HR09011). N.J.G. is supported by U. S.
Gotelli, Nicholas J   +12 more
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Overview of Marine Protected Areas and Sites of Particular Biodiversity Value in the Adriatic—Ionian Region (EUSAIR)

open access: yesDiversity
Marine protected areas (MPAs) are an important tool for conserving biodiversity and ensuring the sustainable use of marine ecosystem services. This study examines the extent of MPAs in the Adriatic-Ionian region (EUSAIR).
Andrej Sovinc, Anja Kržič
doaj   +1 more source

Biodiversity of the high seas. Final Report Lot 1

open access: yes, 2008
Human activities in the areas outside national jurisdiction (High Seas and the Area) are increasing and may threaten marine biodiversity. This report presents a review of human activities and their potential impact on biodiversity of the high seas.
Heessen, H.J.L., Rijnsdorp, A.D.
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The complete mitochondrial genome of Ampithoe lacertosa Spence Bate, 1858 (Crustacea: Amphipoda: Ampithoidae)

open access: yesMitochondrial DNA. Part B. Resources, 2019
The complete mitochondrial genome of a herbivorous amphipod, Ampithoe lacertosa, has been determined for the first time in the present study. The total mitogenome length of A. lacertosa was 14,607 bp with 13 protein-coding genes, two ribosomal RNA genes,
Sang-Hwa Lee   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Indonesian marine and coastal biodiversity: Present status

open access: yes, 2005
88-97Indonesia is an archipelagic state, its territory stretches from 6º N to 10º S and from 95º E to 142º E, comprises about 18,110 islands with a coastline of about 108,920 km.
Moosa, Mohammad Kasim   +1 more
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Biodiversity hotspots on the Dutch Continental Shelf: a marine strategy framework directive perspective

open access: yes, 2011
This report presenst hotspots of biodiversity for benthos, fish, birds, marine mammals and habitats on the Dutch Continental Shelf. These hotspots are based on a spatial application of biodiversity metrics developed in this study for the GES(Good ...
Bos, O.G.   +11 more
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The Middle Eastern Biodiversity Network: Generating and sharing knowledge for ecosystem management and conservation

open access: yes, 2009
Despite prevailing arid conditions, the diversity of terrestrial and freshwater biota in the Middle East is amazingly high and marine biodiversity is among the highest on Earth.
Masoumeh Malek   +15 more
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The complete mitochondrial genome of Echinoecus nipponicus Miyake, 1939 (Crustacea: Decapoda: Pilumnidae), a symbiont of sea urchins

open access: yesMitochondrial DNA. Part B. Resources, 2018
The mitochondrial genome of a crab symbiotic with sea urchins, Echinoecus nipponicus, was completely sequenced for the first time. The total mitogenome length of E.
Sang-Hui Lee   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Methodological challenges in assessing the environmental status of a marine ecosystem: Case study of the Baltic Sea [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
Assessments of the environmental status of marine ecosystems are increasingly needed to inform management decisions and regulate human pressures to meet the objectives of environmental policies. This paper addresses some generic methodological challenges
Ojaveer, Henn   +5 more
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The Economic Valuation of Marine Ecosystems [PDF]

open access: yes
In a democratic system, policy makers have to take the preferences of the citizens into account. Since we live in a world with scarce resources, one is asked to make choices regarding the use and management of these resources.
Anil Markandya   +2 more
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