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Introduction to the International Legal Framework on Marine Biodiversity - extract from InforMEA e-learning course

… contents 1. Why protecting the marine environment? Endemic species Other uses 2. Impact of human activities Industrial … Tourism and infrastructure development Fisheries Invasive alien species Climate change 3. Definition of marine … fishing practices, marine pollution, invasive alien species and climate change. Industrial and agricultural …
17 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Marine and Freshwater

Risks from Maritime Traffic to Biodiversity in the Mediterranean Sea. Identification of Issues and Possible Responses

… 17 5.3. INVASIVE ALIEN SPECIES ................................................ 17 … Union HNS Hazardous and Noxious Substances IAS Invasive Alien Species IUCN International Union for Conservation of Nature …
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United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea

… of the sea-bed and subsoil together with sedentary species, such as clams and abalone, as provided in article … ... the intentional or accidental introduction of species, alien or new, to a particular part of the marine environment, … from” are intended to qualify the introduction of new or alien species as ‘pollution of the marine environment’ or at …
17 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Marine and Freshwater

White Paper - Regional Seas Governance

… human activities on habitats for important and endangered species and important ecosystem services for human benefits … accidental oil spills, nuclear accidents, invasive alien species from ballast water,2 among others. Overfishing … and the intentional or accidental introduction or new or alien species (article 196(1)). These issues are discussed …
17 Jun 2026 Document in Marine and Freshwater

Regional Sea Agreements

… Biological Diversity and Ecosystems has four elements: 1. Species and habitats: assessments and development of measures to protect and conserve species and habitats included on the OSPAR List of Threatened … areas. It pays especial attention to the introduction of alien invasive species and reminds Parties of the obligation …
17 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Marine and Freshwater

Integrated coastal management law: Establishing and strengthening national legal frameworks for integrated coastal management

… and health of the coasts and of the people and other species that live along it will be impaired, and future … increase in aquaculture. Degradation of ecosystems by alien invasive species. Human health impacts from pathogens … Convention on Migratory Species UN Fish Stocks Agreement Alien species Convention on Biological Diversity Draft IMO …
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Maritime Traffic Effects on Biodiversity in the Mediterranean Sea. Volume 2 - Legal Mechanisms to Address Maritime Impacts on Mediterranean Biodiversity

… Diversity CMS Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals EC European Community EEZ Exclusive … the ... intentional or accidental introduction of species, alien or new, to a particular part of the marine environment, … to strengthen CBD’s provisions on the introduction of alien species. Also important in achieving the objectives of …
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