This information will be used to map distributions,
identify important habitats, locate areas of nesting abundance, and detect roadways with high traffic - related mortality.
Not exact matches
The models then
identified similar upwelling and feeding regions in the Northern Indian Ocean that are also likely to be
important habitat for the endangered species.
Using empirical data from this monitoring and from ongoing field studies the convention would support, scientists could more thoroughly assess surveys» cumulative long - term impacts on marine life and
identify areas where seismic activities should be prohibited or temporarily limited to protect
important habitats or vulnerable populations.
The study, published March 30 in the journal PLoS ONE, paves the way towards an
important road map on the impacts of ocean warming, and will help scientists
identify the
habitats and locations where coral reefs are more likely to adapt to climate change.
Agriculture and food consumption are
identified as one of the most
important drivers of environmental pressures, especially
habitat change, climate change, water use and toxic emissions.