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Maritime Traffic Effects on Biodiversity in the Mediterranean Sea. Volume 2 - Legal Mechanisms to Address Maritime Impacts on Mediterranean Biodiversity
… governance framework based on an holistic and integrated approach, including marine spatial planning, for the … the uniqueness, significance and diversity of the regional ecosystem. The region has one of the most heavily trafficked … was to protect the unique coral reef tract and its related ecosystem from potential threats from international shipping …
Maritime Traffic Effects on Biodiversity in the Mediterranean Sea. Volume 1 - Review of Impacts, Priority Areas and Mitigation Measures
… decline in biodiversity and irreparable alterations to ecosystem functions. The capacity of oceans to recover from global perturbations and, thus, to maintain ecosystem goods and services is rapidly weakening. Climate … of our knowledge it is essential to take a precautionary approach to noise regulation. Efforts to protect and preserve …
Risks from Maritime Traffic to Biodiversity in the Mediterranean Sea. Identification of Issues and Possible Responses
… biodiversity should therefore be addressed by a holistic approach that takes into account threats from both maritime … various threats and their effects. The need for a holistic approach, however, must not prevent action from being taken … between coastal and pelagic biological profi les, an ecosystem approach to conservation should be preferred to the …