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Global Ecology and ConservationSeabird bycatch—particularly involving albatrosses and petrels—remains a significant conservation concern in pelagic longline fisheries. This study evaluated the effectiveness of three mitigation measures—bird-scaring lines (BSLs), weighted branch lines,
Hsiang-Wen Huang +4 more
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Sea level rise adaptation: emerging lessons for local policy development [PDF]
, 2013 Many coastal communities across the United States are beginning to plan for climate-related sea level rise. While impacts and solutions will vary with local conditions, jurisdictions which have begun this process seem to pass through three common stages ...
Lausche, Barbara J., Maier, Luke
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Frontogenesis by material convergence in an estuary and its adjacent coastal ocean
Limnology and Oceanography, EarlyView.Abstract Surface fronts are common features across the world's oceans, particularly in estuarine and coastal regions where the merging of freshwater and saltwater creates strong density gradients. It has long been documented that fronts in these regions can trap and concentrate various properties such as floating debris, nutrients, larvae, and other ...
Jing Chen +7 more
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Friends or Foes? The Problem of South Florida’s Invasive Mangroves [PDF]
, 2017 A recent global review on the impacts of climate change on mangroves concluded that different regions will experience varying degrees of impacts due to the variability of expected changes in climate (shifts in precipitation, frequency and intensity of ...
Araújo, Rafael J., Cox, Kelly J.
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Journal of Policy Analysis and Management, EarlyView.Abstract Researchers and policymakers assert competing behavioral models of polluters. One model portrays polluters as best approximated by the perfectly informed, rational actor from economics textbooks. Another model portrays polluters, particularly small and medium facilities, as imperfectly informed, cognitively bounded, pro‐social actors.
Paul J. Ferraro, Jay P. Shimshack
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Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global OpenBackground:. Loss or displacement of a fat pad on the foot increases plantar pressure, leading to pain and plantar ulcers. These ulcers, especially in patients with diabetic neuropathy, have high recurrence rates, often resulting in amputations. Standard
Matthew J. Regulski, DPM +3 more
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Population Estimates, 2010-2015, DVRPC's 28-County Extended Data Services Area [PDF]
, 2016 As the Greater Philadelphia region's metropolitan planning organization (MPO), the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) provides technical assistance and services to its member state, county, and local governments; the private sector; and
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PM&R, EarlyView.Abstract Climate‐driven disasters have disproportionate and often devastating consequences on individuals with disabilities. Warming ocean and air temperatures are fueling more extreme tropical cyclones, further endangering those living in at‐risk regions.
Mollie Andreae +4 more
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Clinical Case ReportsKey Clinical Message This case describes a minimally invasive implantation of cryopreserved human adipose tissue allograft (CAT) in a diabetic neuropathic patient with a pre‐ulcerative plantar lesion.
Matthew J. Regulski +2 more
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Short course on principles and applications of beach nourishment [PDF]
, 1992 Covers the engineering aspects of beach nourishment.
Campbell, Thomas +2 more
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