Marine Protected Area Establishment and
... one of the training packages formulated and conducted by the Coastal Resource Management Project (CRMP) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) with support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). This manual was developed from various experiences o ...
... one of the training packages formulated and conducted by the Coastal Resource Management Project (CRMP) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) with support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). This manual was developed from various experiences o ...
October 10, 2002 Admiral James D. Watkins, USN (Retired) Chairman
... support scientific research and education programs dealing with coastal and marine resources and their uses. Also, a host of research and education plans continue to be developed while existing plans “sit on the shelf.” Currently, there is no existing federal mechanism whereby these efforts can be j ...
... support scientific research and education programs dealing with coastal and marine resources and their uses. Also, a host of research and education plans continue to be developed while existing plans “sit on the shelf.” Currently, there is no existing federal mechanism whereby these efforts can be j ...
Save the MANTA RAYS :: X-Ray Magazine :: Issue 18
... about them so they were feared and called “devil rays” due to the two fins on their heads that resemble horns. The name “manta” The width of a manta ray can comes from the Portuguese exceed 22 feet. They are part of Public domain, ca.1933. Caption states the ray weighed over 5000 lbs. word for blank ...
... about them so they were feared and called “devil rays” due to the two fins on their heads that resemble horns. The name “manta” The width of a manta ray can comes from the Portuguese exceed 22 feet. They are part of Public domain, ca.1933. Caption states the ray weighed over 5000 lbs. word for blank ...
The ecosystem approach to fisheries
... Any analysis of the state of fisheries and their resources needs to be undertaken in its broader aquatic context. In that respect, most aquatic environments indicate a lack of stewardship, illustrated by growing degradation, loss of habitat, lack of coherence in aquatic science policy, inadequate ma ...
... Any analysis of the state of fisheries and their resources needs to be undertaken in its broader aquatic context. In that respect, most aquatic environments indicate a lack of stewardship, illustrated by growing degradation, loss of habitat, lack of coherence in aquatic science policy, inadequate ma ...
Herbivory versus corallivory
... of M. annularis to a highly-grazed forereef at 10 m. At the beginning of the study, all ramets were free of grazing scars. For the following 13 months, a monthly census was undertaken of the extent of parrotfish-induced mortality on colonies, and used to parameterise a transition matrix of four inju ...
... of M. annularis to a highly-grazed forereef at 10 m. At the beginning of the study, all ramets were free of grazing scars. For the following 13 months, a monthly census was undertaken of the extent of parrotfish-induced mortality on colonies, and used to parameterise a transition matrix of four inju ...
An introduction to the herpetofauna of Antigua, Barbuda - Eco
... islands. Only 2.4 km long, 480 m wide and 297 m high, this small, rugged volcanic island is surrounded by steep cliffs which make landing difficult. Redonda is 48.5 km from Antigua, 19.5 km from Montserrat and 28.5 km from Nevis. Lindsay and Horwith (1997) identified 54 vegetation types on Antigua, ...
... islands. Only 2.4 km long, 480 m wide and 297 m high, this small, rugged volcanic island is surrounded by steep cliffs which make landing difficult. Redonda is 48.5 km from Antigua, 19.5 km from Montserrat and 28.5 km from Nevis. Lindsay and Horwith (1997) identified 54 vegetation types on Antigua, ...
BIOL 181: Life in the Oceans – Lecture Notes
... Because the architecture and chemistry of coral is very similar to human bone, it has been used in bone grafting, helping bones to heal quickly and cleanly. Echinoderms and many other invertebrates are used in research on regeneration. Chemicals found in sponges and many other invertebrates are used ...
... Because the architecture and chemistry of coral is very similar to human bone, it has been used in bone grafting, helping bones to heal quickly and cleanly. Echinoderms and many other invertebrates are used in research on regeneration. Chemicals found in sponges and many other invertebrates are used ...
Indo-Pacific lionfish are larger and more abundant on invaded reefs
... Caribbean is 49 cm (J. Morris, personal communication). Other biological invaders have also been reported to grow larger in their non-native range. For example, introduced plants commonly attain larger sizes in their introduced than in their native range (e.g. Jakobs et al. 2004; Ebeling et al. 2008 ...
... Caribbean is 49 cm (J. Morris, personal communication). Other biological invaders have also been reported to grow larger in their non-native range. For example, introduced plants commonly attain larger sizes in their introduced than in their native range (e.g. Jakobs et al. 2004; Ebeling et al. 2008 ...
Blue Mussel Seafood Watch Report
... dredges may cause some harm to incidentally captured invertebrates. Mussel dredges also cause more damage to the bottom habitat than hand rakes, but there are measures in place to limit the impacts of dredge gear in most states. Blue mussels are ecologically important in coastal ecosystems, so the r ...
... dredges may cause some harm to incidentally captured invertebrates. Mussel dredges also cause more damage to the bottom habitat than hand rakes, but there are measures in place to limit the impacts of dredge gear in most states. Blue mussels are ecologically important in coastal ecosystems, so the r ...
Ensis directus
... also be because it primarily competes with large species as Mya arenaria, which lives for many years and does not need to reproduce every year. E. directus appears to have exploited a previously underexploited habitat of motile sand (Dekker & Beukema, 2012). Economic impacts Several attempts have be ...
... also be because it primarily competes with large species as Mya arenaria, which lives for many years and does not need to reproduce every year. E. directus appears to have exploited a previously underexploited habitat of motile sand (Dekker & Beukema, 2012). Economic impacts Several attempts have be ...
Ocean Acoustics Modelling for EIAs: a Review
... level descriptors of Good Environmental Status. Descriptor 11 states that “introduction of energy, including underwater noise, is at levels that do not adversely affect the marine environment”. In the United Kingdom it is a legal requirement that new developments in sea are supported by an Environme ...
... level descriptors of Good Environmental Status. Descriptor 11 states that “introduction of energy, including underwater noise, is at levels that do not adversely affect the marine environment”. In the United Kingdom it is a legal requirement that new developments in sea are supported by an Environme ...
Management of Bleached and Severely Damaged Coral Reefs
... SIDA/SAREC Swedish International Development Agency Research Programme SST Sea Surface Temperature UNEP United Nations Environment Programme UNFCCC United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change ...
... SIDA/SAREC Swedish International Development Agency Research Programme SST Sea Surface Temperature UNEP United Nations Environment Programme UNFCCC United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change ...
Merri Marine Sanctuary Management Plan
... land — are almost absent. The dominant vertebrates are fish, although mammals and reptiles also inhabit the marine environment and many birds inhabit both realms. Although they are very different physically and biologically, the land, atmosphere and marine environments are interconnected. Water and ...
... land — are almost absent. The dominant vertebrates are fish, although mammals and reptiles also inhabit the marine environment and many birds inhabit both realms. Although they are very different physically and biologically, the land, atmosphere and marine environments are interconnected. Water and ...
BENTHIC FEEDING GUILDS AND FUNCTIONAL GROUPS
... “[A guild is] a group of species that exploit the same class of environmental resources in a similar way. This term groups together species, without regard to taxonomic positions, that overlap significantly in their niche requirements.” Terborgh & Robinson (1986) and Hawkins & MacMahon (1989) provid ...
... “[A guild is] a group of species that exploit the same class of environmental resources in a similar way. This term groups together species, without regard to taxonomic positions, that overlap significantly in their niche requirements.” Terborgh & Robinson (1986) and Hawkins & MacMahon (1989) provid ...
Energetic Algae (`EnAlgae`)
... well as coastal and marine wildlife tourism could pose risks to people, e.g. when buoys are overlooked, incidents can happen. At least during harvesting there should be a prohibition to pass the area, when longlines get lifted with a crane. With different people passing the area there can also be a ...
... well as coastal and marine wildlife tourism could pose risks to people, e.g. when buoys are overlooked, incidents can happen. At least during harvesting there should be a prohibition to pass the area, when longlines get lifted with a crane. With different people passing the area there can also be a ...
Plan of Management - Ministry of Environment and Energy
... l The National Strategy for Biodiversity, adopted in 2001, addresses protection and conservation of special habitats, ecosystems and species. l The Seventh National Development Plan (NDP7) was the first national development plan with extensive input relating to biodiversity conservation. l The ND ...
... l The National Strategy for Biodiversity, adopted in 2001, addresses protection and conservation of special habitats, ecosystems and species. l The Seventh National Development Plan (NDP7) was the first national development plan with extensive input relating to biodiversity conservation. l The ND ...
The Effects of Coral Bleaching on Coral Reef Fisheries
... Cesar 2003). Study of long-term effects of bleaching on fish assemblages require pre- and postbleaching fish and benthic data in regions that have been subject to heavy bleaching with control sites that have not. This study took advantage of the existing data on coral cover and fish collected before ...
... Cesar 2003). Study of long-term effects of bleaching on fish assemblages require pre- and postbleaching fish and benthic data in regions that have been subject to heavy bleaching with control sites that have not. This study took advantage of the existing data on coral cover and fish collected before ...
Hwang 1 The Effects of Acanthaster planci Species on
... with few predators to worry about, Acanthaster planci are fairly well adapted and their survival rate is fairly successful, which then affects their population size, which, in large numbers has detrimental effects on other marine organisms, especially the coral on which they live and feed on. This s ...
... with few predators to worry about, Acanthaster planci are fairly well adapted and their survival rate is fairly successful, which then affects their population size, which, in large numbers has detrimental effects on other marine organisms, especially the coral on which they live and feed on. This s ...
- About Regular Process
... periodic general assessments of the quality status of the North-East Atlantic and its subregions (Quality Status Reports) ...
... periodic general assessments of the quality status of the North-East Atlantic and its subregions (Quality Status Reports) ...
Green Paper on the National Environmental Management of the
... In protecting and conserving the ocean the DEA aims to maintain the environmental Integrity of ocean ecosystems. Ocean ecosystem services are important as they directly and indirectly impact on human livelihoods, food security and agriculture, trade and Industry. These services range from planetary ...
... In protecting and conserving the ocean the DEA aims to maintain the environmental Integrity of ocean ecosystems. Ocean ecosystem services are important as they directly and indirectly impact on human livelihoods, food security and agriculture, trade and Industry. These services range from planetary ...
IOC/WESTPAC International Scientific Symposium: Role of Ocean
... emphasized the significance of the Symposium to further development of ocean sciences and various scientific fields related to the global environment and wished that it would contribute to the public awareness on the importance of the science of ocean. Prof. Kosho Katsura, President of the Universit ...
... emphasized the significance of the Symposium to further development of ocean sciences and various scientific fields related to the global environment and wished that it would contribute to the public awareness on the importance of the science of ocean. Prof. Kosho Katsura, President of the Universit ...
protist grazing on marine bacterioplankton
... The transfer of organic carbon from the dissolved fraction to higher trophic levels in a linear heterotrophic food chain via bacteria, nanoflagellates, and ciliates was formalized as the “microbial loop” concept (Azam et al. 1983). In the following years, different methods were developed to obtain e ...
... The transfer of organic carbon from the dissolved fraction to higher trophic levels in a linear heterotrophic food chain via bacteria, nanoflagellates, and ciliates was formalized as the “microbial loop” concept (Azam et al. 1983). In the following years, different methods were developed to obtain e ...
Marine Ecology Progress Series 273:251
... diversity with latitude was significant even though 66 For all classification variables, meta-analyses were of the 198 original reported gradients were not sigused to calculate group-wise effect sizes (E + ) and their nificant. Thus, there is a clear gradient generalised CIs. An analysis of heteroge ...
... diversity with latitude was significant even though 66 For all classification variables, meta-analyses were of the 198 original reported gradients were not sigused to calculate group-wise effect sizes (E + ) and their nificant. Thus, there is a clear gradient generalised CIs. An analysis of heteroge ...
Coastal Systems - Millennium Ecosystem Assessment
... increased sediment flows in rivers by about 20%, but reservoirs and water diversions prevent about 30% of sediments from reaching the oceans, resulting in a net reduction of sediment delivery to coasts of roughly 10% (high certainty). The global average for nitrogen loading has doubled within the la ...
... increased sediment flows in rivers by about 20%, but reservoirs and water diversions prevent about 30% of sediments from reaching the oceans, resulting in a net reduction of sediment delivery to coasts of roughly 10% (high certainty). The global average for nitrogen loading has doubled within the la ...
2 The purpose, scope and functionality of the MCS
... The services, according to the 2008 definition, are the basis for Europe's autonomy in information provision world-wide. The scope and delivery schemes of GMES services should be designed to ensure an operational implementation based on user requirements and applicable legislation, but might have to ...
... The services, according to the 2008 definition, are the basis for Europe's autonomy in information provision world-wide. The scope and delivery schemes of GMES services should be designed to ensure an operational implementation based on user requirements and applicable legislation, but might have to ...
Marine conservation
Marine conservation, also known as marine resources conservation, is the protection and preservation of ecosystems in oceans and seas. Marine conservation focuses on limiting human-caused damage to marine ecosystems, and on restoring damaged marine ecosystems. Marine conservation also focuses on preserving vulnerable marine species.