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

… 17 5.3. INVASIVE ALIEN SPECIES ................................................ 17 … EU European Union HNS Hazardous and Noxious Substances IAS Invasive Alien Species IUCN International Union for Conservation of Nature …
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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 … mining Tourism and infrastructure development Fisheries Invasive alien species Climate change 3. Definition of marine … and indiscriminate fishing practices, marine pollution, invasive alien species and climate change. Industrial and …
21 Jun 2026 Course lesson 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 … It pays especial attention to the introduction of alien invasive species and reminds Parties of the obligation of …
21 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Marine and Freshwater

Factsheet - Regional Seas Conventions and Action Plans

… oil spills – and the response to them - conserving marine species and maintaining healthy ecosystems. All of them, … marine pollution, such as oil, chemicals, litter, and invasive species; n The destruction of ecosystems and habitat caused …
21 Jun 2026 Document in Marine and Freshwater

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 … 2005); developments in the control and management of invasive species; and the phasing out of harmful antifouling … the discharge of oil, other harmful substances and invasive aquatic species into the marine environment. …
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White Paper - Regional Seas Governance

… human activities on habitats for important and endangered species and important ecosystem services for human benefits … urban run-offs, accidental oil spills, nuclear accidents, invasive alien species from ballast water,2 among others. … species which threaten ecosystems, habitats or species”. Invasive alien species is one of the Cross-Cutting Issues …
21 Jun 2026 Document 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 … in aquaculture. Degradation of ecosystems by alien invasive species. Human health impacts from pathogens (e.g. … of New Challenges New challenges, such a threats posed by invasive alien species introduced via ships′ ballast water, …
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