Is the Caspian Sea a Sea; and Why Does it Matter?
Journal of Eurasian Studies, 2011 With the dissolution of the Soviet Union, the Caspian Sea and its natural resources became a source of contention for Russia, Iran, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Turkmenistan. The underlying issue is paradoxical in light of its misleading simplicity – is the Caspian a sea or a lake? Throughout the article, we present proof that this question does matter
Hanna Zimnitskaya, James von Geldern
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Vacuolating encephalopathy and retinopathy associated with a nodavirus-like agent: a probable cause of mass mortality of wild Golden grey mullet (Liza aurata) and Sharpnose grey mullet (Liza saliens) in Iranian waters of the Caspian Sea [PDF]
, 2014 Mullets are dominant fishes in the catch composition in the southern coasts of the Caspian Sea and after (Rutilus frisii kutum Kamensky, 1901) have a worthy role in production of marine proteins and incomings of north provinces of Iran.
Bovo, Giuseppe +6 more
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INTERNATIONAL LEGAL SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEMS OF THE ARAL AND CASPIAN SEAS
Філософія та політологія в контексті сучасної культури, 2021 he causes and consequences of the drying up of the Aral Sea have been determined. The international initiatives of the leaders of the Central Asian states are considered, the activity of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea is analyzed.
Nataliia Mykytchuk
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New records of Praethecacineta halacari (Schulz) (Suctorea: Ciliophora) from Taiwan, Tanzania and Canada [PDF]
, 2009 The present study reports on a range extension of the suctorian species Praethecacineta halacari to the region of He-Ping-Dao, north-east of Taiwan (West Pacific Ocean), Matemwe, the east coast of Unguja, Zanzibar, Tanzania (West Indian Ocean) and Nova
Benny, К. К. Сhan +4 more
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The influence of rivers on seabird foraging ecology
Biological Reviews, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Rivers act as vital arteries to the world's oceans, delivering fresh water and nutrients that sustain marine ecosystems. Globally, river flow increasingly is being altered by climate change and anthropogenic pressures; yet the significance of rivers to predatory marine species, such as seabirds, and the extent to which river‐related changes ...
Julia B. Morais +2 more
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Comparing high-resolution gridded precipitation data with satellite rainfall estimates of TRMM_3B42 over Iran [PDF]
, 2010 To evaluate satellite rainfall estimates of Tropical Rain Measurement Mission (TRMM) level 3 output (3B42) (TRMM_3B42) over Iran (20°–45° N, 40°–65° E), we compared these data with high-resolution gridded precipitation datasets (0.25°&
A. Yatagai +4 more
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The Role of Business R&D in Environmental Sustainability: Evidence From the Nordic Countries
Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, EarlyView.ABSTRACT As environmental sustainability becomes an increasingly important concern for advanced economies, the role of business innovation in relation to environmental outcomes has attracted increasing attention. This study examines the relationship between business enterprise research and development (BERD) and environmental sustainability in the ...
Abdullah Emre Caglar +2 more
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Environmental Regionalism in the Caspian Sea: A Functionalist Approach
, 2021 It is argued that the new literature on comparative regionalism should keep away from classical functionalism because it is an idealistic theory and it does not supposed to explain regional integration other than the EU. Against this established backdrop, the starting point of this chapter is to challenge this perception and demonstrate the usefulness ...
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Ecography, EarlyView.Invasive freshwater bivalves harm native species, ecosystems and biodiversity, and incur economic costs. The enemy release hypothesis posits that invasive species are released from enemies during the invasion process, giving them a competitive advantage in the new environment.
Binglin Deng +8 more
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BOOK REVIEW of Conceptualizing the Process of Radicalization among Ethnic and Religious Groups
Bulgarian Journal of International Economics and PoliticsPetar Atanassov. Conceptualizing the Process of Radicalization among Ethnic and Religious Groups. Plovdiv: Publishing Complex VUSI. 2024. 227 pages.
Georgi Stankov
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