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Maritime Traffic Effects on Biodiversity in the Mediterranean Sea. Volume 1 - Review of Impacts, Priority Areas and Mitigation Measures
… on fish than on terrestrial or marine mammals, there is a small but growing body of literature demonstrating that such … awareness and research. Much effort should be devoted to developing a legal framework within which underwater noise is … in the sediments, save in the marine reserve of Ustica Island where imposex was ‘relatively less severe’ (Chiavarini …
Invasive Alien Species - a growing threat in Regional Seas
… algae, starfish and sea squirts that can regenerate from small pieces. Ballast water is used to provide stability to … invasives, which are recognised as the main threat to island biodiversity. However, land makes up less than 2% of … and Invasive Species Regional Advisory Group (BISRAG), and developing an Action Plan on invasive species in the Caspian …
Briefing Note 2: Wetlands and water storage: current and future trends and issues
… important aspect of meeting that de- mand. Both large and small dams are likely to be suggested as potential solutions … The World Bank is now only involved in 5% of dams in developing countries, and, though the Bank ap- plies … Assessment. 2005. Ecosystems and human well-being. Island Press, Washington, D.C. Mitsch, W.J., and J.G. …