Search results

… Vents 15 2. Seamounts 22 3. Deep-sea Trenches 28 4. Deep-Water, Reef-Forming Corals 33 5. Polymetallic Nodules 39 6. … all parts of the oceans that are not included in the EEZs, territorial seas or internal waters of a state, and within … have an impact on marine biodiversity. Within national territorial waters, as well as EEZs, MPAs still represent a …

… Unfortunately, the commitment to setting aside land and water has yet to be always matched with similar commitments … Ecosystem services/ functions Catchment management and water supply Soil conservation Climate and disaster … Special geological formations and landscape features Water bodies and wetlands Cultural Spiritual – e.g. sacred …