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Briefing Note 2: Wetlands and water storage: current and future trends and issues
… drop in GDP due to 1997- 1998 floods, partly because the country was unable to store and distribute water efficiently … water storage; Asia, Africa and Latin America have only developed 22%, 7% and 33% of their potential hydropower, … have their own language. The ecological community has developed a number of concepts, such as the ecosys- tem …
Maritime Traffic Effects on Biodiversity in the Mediterranean Sea. Volume 1 - Review of Impacts, Priority Areas and Mitigation Measures
… Land and Sea, or IUCN concerning the legal status of any country, territory, or area, or of its authorities, or … especially in areas of heavy maritime traffic and along developed coasts. Intense underwater noise is generated by … Acoustic communication and perception are especially well developed in these animals both compared with their other …
Invasive Alien Species - a growing threat in Regional Seas
… sediment, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) developed a set of guidelines for ballast management during … water and sediment before discharge. The IMO subsequently developed a legal framework – the International Convention … enemies, such as pests and pathogens, from the invader’s country of origin. The Nature Conservancy The green seaweed …