They say the ability of biodiversity in these areas to support key ecosystem functions such as growth of living organisms and nutrient cycling has become increasingly uncertain. (sciencedaily.com)
The process will include a strong focus on ensuring that the new standard delivers on key ecosystem conservation outcomes. (coffeehabitat.com)
«It's been our experience that, once you have offshore oil and gas or shipping or fishing, it becomes much more difficult to protect key ecosystems,» she says. (sciencemag.org)