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… the slow transfer of mercury from surface waters into the deep oceans. In some species of Arctic marine animals, … were probably responsible. Studies from the South China Sea suggest a similar pattern occurring there more recently, … releases. Owing to their larger volumes, intermediate and deep ocean waters below 100 metres actually store much larger …

… the Earth’s surface, on average, only a few kilometres deep. Oceans and seas currently cover approximately 71% of … within national jurisdiction, such as the territorial sea, exclusive economic zone and continental shelves, as well … beyond national jurisdiction, such as the high seas and deep seabed. The sovereignty of a state extends, beyond its …

… coral reefs found in both tropical and temperate areas, sea-grass beds and mangrove forests. Most of these ecosystems … that support rare marine organisms. Seamounts on the deep sea-bed are known for their endemism as well. Other uses … highly criticized for its threat to biodiversity is deep-sea fishing, in particular those fisheries that use …

… coral reefs found in both tropical and temperate areas, sea-grass beds and mangrove forests. Most of these ecosystems … that support rare marine organisms. Seamounts on the deep sea-bed are known for their endemism as well. Other uses … highly criticized for its threat to biodiversity is deep-sea fishing, in particular those fisheries that use …

… reasons for hundreds of years, and that there may be deep-rooted sensi- tivities to replacing or eliminating these … including biotic media such as fish, marine mammals, sea turtles and birds, as well as collabora- tion in the …