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Deep-sea biodiversity and ecosystems : a scoping report on their socio-economy, management and governanace

The objective of this report is to provide an overview of the key socio-economic, management and governance issues relating to the conservation and sustainable use of deep-sea ecosystems and biodiversity. The report highlights our current understanding of these issues and identifies topics and areas that need further investigation to close gaps in knowledge. It also explores the needs and means for interfacing research with policy with a view to contributing to the political processes regarding deep-sea and high-seas governance, which are currently ongoing in various international flora within and outside the UN system. In addition, the report provides guidance on the future direction and focus of research on environmental, socio-economic and governance aspects in relation to the deep-sea.--Publisher's description
eBook, English, 2007
UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre, Cambridge, 2007
Regional seas, no. 184, no. 28
1 online resource (88 unnumbered pages)
9789280728927, 928072892X
325065545
Habitats, ecosystems and biodiversity of the deep sea
Ecosystem functions, goods, services and their valuation
Human activities and impacts on the deep sea
Governance and management issues
Conclusions
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