Report - Ispra
... Ionian Seas is impacted by marine litter, with amounts of litter being 2-5 times higher than those reported for some other seas. These surveys showed that the most affected countries are Greece (847 items/km2), Croatia (679 items/km2) and Italy (400 items/km2). The average seafloor litter density fo ...
... Ionian Seas is impacted by marine litter, with amounts of litter being 2-5 times higher than those reported for some other seas. These surveys showed that the most affected countries are Greece (847 items/km2), Croatia (679 items/km2) and Italy (400 items/km2). The average seafloor litter density fo ...
Climate Change – STRIVE Report Series No. 4
... the environment in Ireland. We regulate and police activities that might otherwise cause pollution. We ensure there is solid information on environmental trends so that necessary actions are taken. Our priorities are protecting the Irish environment and ensuring that development is sustainable. The ...
... the environment in Ireland. We regulate and police activities that might otherwise cause pollution. We ensure there is solid information on environmental trends so that necessary actions are taken. Our priorities are protecting the Irish environment and ensuring that development is sustainable. The ...
Defending the last ocean
... An ecosystem is a group of plants and animals and the non-living features (air, water, soil, climate, etc.) of the area in which they live. It is also the many relationships connecting these organisms to each other in a way that supports all of the species living there. There are simple relationship ...
... An ecosystem is a group of plants and animals and the non-living features (air, water, soil, climate, etc.) of the area in which they live. It is also the many relationships connecting these organisms to each other in a way that supports all of the species living there. There are simple relationship ...
Chapter 11 - Census of Marine Life Maps and Visualization
... Antarctic Convergence is superimposed by horizontal gyres (Fig. 11.1). These allow floating material, for example larvae, other pelagic organisms, pieces of algae, or material serving as substratum for benthic species to penetrate this boundary in both directions (Clarke et al. 2005; Barnes et al. 2 ...
... Antarctic Convergence is superimposed by horizontal gyres (Fig. 11.1). These allow floating material, for example larvae, other pelagic organisms, pieces of algae, or material serving as substratum for benthic species to penetrate this boundary in both directions (Clarke et al. 2005; Barnes et al. 2 ...
Oregon State University Hatfield Marine Science Center 2010
... replaced Michael Morrissey who was acting lab director for more than two years while also having a full time job as Superintendent ...
... replaced Michael Morrissey who was acting lab director for more than two years while also having a full time job as Superintendent ...
protection for the east antarctic coastal region
... marine environment. Coastal currents, like the Prydz Bay Gyre, mingle with the expansive fronts of the Antarctic Circumpolar Current, a clockwise current that circulates the continent. Coastal polynyas, areas of open water amidst the sea ice, form up and down the coast of East Antarctica. Further of ...
... marine environment. Coastal currents, like the Prydz Bay Gyre, mingle with the expansive fronts of the Antarctic Circumpolar Current, a clockwise current that circulates the continent. Coastal polynyas, areas of open water amidst the sea ice, form up and down the coast of East Antarctica. Further of ...
Curriculum Vitae - The Scottish Association for Marine Science
... • Open University: tutor for Science Foundation, Environment and Oceanography Courses, including summer schools (1971-1973 and 1975-1979) • University of Virginia, contributions (about algal physiology) to Master’s courses in Environmental Science (1974) • Stirling University: with A. Edwards, ran ‘ ...
... • Open University: tutor for Science Foundation, Environment and Oceanography Courses, including summer schools (1971-1973 and 1975-1979) • University of Virginia, contributions (about algal physiology) to Master’s courses in Environmental Science (1974) • Stirling University: with A. Edwards, ran ‘ ...
THE CORAL SEA MARINE RESERVE: CENTRE FOR
... The Coral Sea Marine Reserve contains Australia’s largest Marine National Park Zone which extends over 51% of the Marine Reserve (Figure 1). This is one of the few places in the world where such a large marine sanctuary for relatively intact tropical marine life can be established making the conserv ...
... The Coral Sea Marine Reserve contains Australia’s largest Marine National Park Zone which extends over 51% of the Marine Reserve (Figure 1). This is one of the few places in the world where such a large marine sanctuary for relatively intact tropical marine life can be established making the conserv ...
The deep-sea floor ecosystem - School of Ocean and Earth Science
... more than 360 macrofaunal species from a single epibenthic sled haul (Hessler & Sanders 1967). One of the early paradigms of marine ecology was the ‘slow, steady pace of life’ at the deep-sea floor (Smith 1994). The deep was viewed as ‘an environment remote and deliberate’, where nutrient flux from ...
... more than 360 macrofaunal species from a single epibenthic sled haul (Hessler & Sanders 1967). One of the early paradigms of marine ecology was the ‘slow, steady pace of life’ at the deep-sea floor (Smith 1994). The deep was viewed as ‘an environment remote and deliberate’, where nutrient flux from ...
BEDFORD INSTITUTE OF OCEANOGRAPHY 2001 IN REVIEW
... Late in 2000, the Centre for Marine Biodiversity (CMB) was established in partnership with scientists and students principally from Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS and the Huntsman Marine Science Centre, St. Andrews, NB. In the summer of 2001, Dr. Ellen Kenchington of BIO was elected as the first ...
... Late in 2000, the Centre for Marine Biodiversity (CMB) was established in partnership with scientists and students principally from Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS and the Huntsman Marine Science Centre, St. Andrews, NB. In the summer of 2001, Dr. Ellen Kenchington of BIO was elected as the first ...
Defending the last ocean
... the cold polar waters meet the warmer waters of the north (a biological barrier to most Southern Ocean species). At present, CCAMLR regulates fisheries for Antarctic krill, Patagonian toothfish, Antarctic toothfish, mackerel icefish, lantern fish, squid and crabs. CCAMLR is considered an internation ...
... the cold polar waters meet the warmer waters of the north (a biological barrier to most Southern Ocean species). At present, CCAMLR regulates fisheries for Antarctic krill, Patagonian toothfish, Antarctic toothfish, mackerel icefish, lantern fish, squid and crabs. CCAMLR is considered an internation ...
Scientific Synthesis of the Impacts of Ocean Fertilization
... mitigate climate change. In 1991, John Martin famously stated “Give me a half a tanker of iron and I will give you another ice age,” giving rise to the concept of “ocean fertilization.” With the predicted increases in atmospheric CO2 concentrations and the impact that this will have on humankind and ...
... mitigate climate change. In 1991, John Martin famously stated “Give me a half a tanker of iron and I will give you another ice age,” giving rise to the concept of “ocean fertilization.” With the predicted increases in atmospheric CO2 concentrations and the impact that this will have on humankind and ...
Indian Ocean Rising: Maritime Security and Policy Challenges
... supply chains and distribution networks are knitting the region ever more closely together by sea. At the same time, emerging problems ranging from piracy and territorial disputes in the regional seas to global environmental pressures on coastal and marine resources pose significant governance chall ...
... supply chains and distribution networks are knitting the region ever more closely together by sea. At the same time, emerging problems ranging from piracy and territorial disputes in the regional seas to global environmental pressures on coastal and marine resources pose significant governance chall ...
Resource Booklet
... There are many reports and articles produced by scientific bodies, governmental agencies, the United Nations which will be referred to throughout the course. Use these openly available resources which have a wealth of scientifically sound information on our ocean and browse through some of these lis ...
... There are many reports and articles produced by scientific bodies, governmental agencies, the United Nations which will be referred to throughout the course. Use these openly available resources which have a wealth of scientifically sound information on our ocean and browse through some of these lis ...
the microbial loop - UMass Boston OpenCourseWare
... abundance of marine bacteria by at least 1000 times. Now, the next important question to be answered was, “What percentage of the bacteria were active, and how fast are they growing?” The most widely used technique for estimating bacterial production is and Azam’s (1980, 1982) tritiated thymidine te ...
... abundance of marine bacteria by at least 1000 times. Now, the next important question to be answered was, “What percentage of the bacteria were active, and how fast are they growing?” The most widely used technique for estimating bacterial production is and Azam’s (1980, 1982) tritiated thymidine te ...
IMPLICATIONS OF THE LAW OF THE SEA FOR AFRICAN
... the law of the sea which emerged from a laissez-faire regime of freedom, openness and unrestricted use to the present state of an expanded ocean enclosure. The traditional openness and freedom of the high seas survived the early period because it reflected the interests of the dominant maritime powe ...
... the law of the sea which emerged from a laissez-faire regime of freedom, openness and unrestricted use to the present state of an expanded ocean enclosure. The traditional openness and freedom of the high seas survived the early period because it reflected the interests of the dominant maritime powe ...
Western Pacific Air-Sea Interaction Study © by TERRAPUB 2014.
... (DMSP), a phytoplankton product for use as an osmolyte and also the precursor of a climate-related gas dimethylsulfide (DMS). This process is a key to understanding the feedback mechanism from marine ecosystems to climate systems (Kiene et al. 2000). Marine bacteria contribute to both the sink and t ...
... (DMSP), a phytoplankton product for use as an osmolyte and also the precursor of a climate-related gas dimethylsulfide (DMS). This process is a key to understanding the feedback mechanism from marine ecosystems to climate systems (Kiene et al. 2000). Marine bacteria contribute to both the sink and t ...
Oregon State University Hatfield Marine Science Center 2013
... certification by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC). Over time their work increasingly focused on research and development of the comprehensive electronic fisheries information system known as Fish Trax. FTS systems were developed as part of a larger research project known as CROOS (Collaborative ...
... certification by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC). Over time their work increasingly focused on research and development of the comprehensive electronic fisheries information system known as Fish Trax. FTS systems were developed as part of a larger research project known as CROOS (Collaborative ...
Deep-Sea Life
... AKA Cultural and Congress Center of Aveiro. Thanks to Isa Cunha for this contribution. I always appreciate any feedback regarding any aspect of the publication, so that it may be improved as we go forward. My mailing list for Deep-Sea Life reaches around 1000 scientists and other stakeholders. Pleas ...
... AKA Cultural and Congress Center of Aveiro. Thanks to Isa Cunha for this contribution. I always appreciate any feedback regarding any aspect of the publication, so that it may be improved as we go forward. My mailing list for Deep-Sea Life reaches around 1000 scientists and other stakeholders. Pleas ...
ocean acidification resulting from
... of dissolved CO2 in seawater also implies reduced concentration of carbonate ions. This has consequences for the carbonate saturation state of the seawater and implies that it is becoming gradually more difficult for marine organisms to build carbonate shells. Corals including those living in cold w ...
... of dissolved CO2 in seawater also implies reduced concentration of carbonate ions. This has consequences for the carbonate saturation state of the seawater and implies that it is becoming gradually more difficult for marine organisms to build carbonate shells. Corals including those living in cold w ...
National ocean policy: the basic texts from
... is confusing, overlapping and broken into sectors. However, countries all over the world are reviewing the way they manage their marine environment.” ...
... is confusing, overlapping and broken into sectors. However, countries all over the world are reviewing the way they manage their marine environment.” ...
... must sink from the water column in more productive areas to offset the relatively high influx of nitrate-N to maintain the near steady state in algal biomass which exists at annual scales in oceanic environments. In lakes, the export ratio appears to decrease slightly as a function of primary produc ...
Chapter 42 Cold-Water Corals
... settle. In many parts of the world ocean, the shelf edge is incised by gullies and submarine canyons (Harris and Whiteway, 2011; Harris et al., 2014). Some prominent examples are located at the canyon-rich slope of the Gulf of Lion off the coast of France (Fabri et al., 2014), the Bay of Biscay und ...
... settle. In many parts of the world ocean, the shelf edge is incised by gullies and submarine canyons (Harris and Whiteway, 2011; Harris et al., 2014). Some prominent examples are located at the canyon-rich slope of the Gulf of Lion off the coast of France (Fabri et al., 2014), the Bay of Biscay und ...
Strong sensitivity of Southern Ocean carbon uptake and - HAL-Insu
... (Wanninkhof, 1992; see Wanninkhof et al., 2009 for a more extensive overview). The magnitude of the derived piston velocity exerts a major control on seasonal variations in air–sea CO2 fluxes but has less influence on the long-term uptake of CO2 , which is mainly controlled by circulation and mixing ...
... (Wanninkhof, 1992; see Wanninkhof et al., 2009 for a more extensive overview). The magnitude of the derived piston velocity exerts a major control on seasonal variations in air–sea CO2 fluxes but has less influence on the long-term uptake of CO2 , which is mainly controlled by circulation and mixing ...
CANADA`S OCEANS STRATEGY - ICOMNL
... theme, linking plans for all of Canada’s ocean waters. It is designed to be sufficiently flexible to permit the tailoring of plans to fit specific regional settings. ...
... theme, linking plans for all of Canada’s ocean waters. It is designed to be sufficiently flexible to permit the tailoring of plans to fit specific regional settings. ...
Marine debris
Marine debris, also known as marine litter, is human-created waste that has deliberately or accidentally been released in a lake, sea, ocean or waterway. Floating oceanic debris tends to accumulate at the centre of gyres and on coastlines, frequently washing aground, when it is known as beach litter or tidewrack. Deliberate disposal of wastes at sea is called ocean dumping. Naturally occurring debris, such as driftwood, are also present.With the increasing use of plastic, human influence has become an issue as many types of plastics do not biodegrade. Waterborne plastic poses a serious threat to fish, seabirds, marine reptiles, and marine mammals, as well as to boats and coasts. Dumping, container spillages, litter washed into storm drains and waterways and wind-blown landfill waste all contribute to this problem.