Climate plays a central role in the processes that influence
marine ecosystem health and biodiversity throughout the oceans.
Currently, he holds an adjunct professorship in wildlife pathology from the University of Calgary, membership on the Strategic Advisory Board of the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative and
the Marine Ecosystem Health Network (Pacific Northwest).
«Tiny grazers play key role in
marine ecosystem health.»
Not exact matches
Many sharks are keystone ocean creatures — they're essential to the
health of
marine ecosystems, so you can't have a healthy ocean without them.
Two Dutch
marine biologists — Marianne van Mierlo and Barbara von Genne — look into the
health of the world's biggest
ecosystems, travelling to places as far afield as the Azores, the North Sea and Newfoundland to put together a picture of ailing seas.
«The high ingestion rate of microplastics by mesopelagic fish that we observed has important consequences for the
health of
marine ecosystems and biogeochemical cycling in general.»
Though the fishes were not commercially valuable, they are an important source of food for
marine predators like other fish, squid and whales, and help to support
ecosystem health.
COASST sees a future in which all coastal communities contribute directly to monitoring local
marine resources and
ecosystem health through the establishment of a network of citizen scientists, each collecting rigorous and vital data.
The landmark 1972 legislation recognized
marine mammals as a central element of their ocean
ecosystems, setting population goals based on levels that would contribute to the
health and stability of those
ecosystems.
Marine litter is a threat to the marine ecosystem, human health and economic activ
Marine litter is a threat to the
marine ecosystem, human health and economic activ
marine ecosystem, human
health and economic activities.
The selective extinction of large - bodied animals could have serious consequences for the
health of
marine ecosystems, the scientists say, because they tend to be at the tops of food webs and their movements through the water column and the seafloor help cycle nutrients through the oceans.
A pioneering study — led by scientists from Imperial College London in collaboration with
marine biologists from UC Santa Barbara — found that the predators, through their fecal material, transfer vital nutrients from their open ocean feeding grounds into shallower reef environments, contributing to the overall
health of these fragile
ecosystems.
The global community is generally improving on a number of issues, such as
health outcomes related to drinking water and sanitation and protection of
marine ecosystems, while on other issues significant challenges remain.
However, this process also increases the acidity of seawater and can affect the
health of
marine organisms and the ocean
ecosystem.
Seabirds, which reflect the
health of their
marine ecosystems, often build their nests in inaccessible areas — wedged into vertical cliffs or on remote islands battered by intense waves.
Marine scientists speaking at the conference said the return of the popular and highly visible porpoises that were once frequent fixtures reflect habitat recovery and improved
ecosystem health.
In fact, these lowly forage species are so essential to the
health of
marine ecosystems that some people are taking extra steps to protect them — especially as the global demand for seafood soars.
We are investigating the relationship between microbial diversity and
ecosystem health in
marine environments.
The mission of the
Marine Sciences Program at Savannah State University is to provide research, education, and outreach programs which contribute to a vital, technically qualified, intellectually thoughtful, and ethnically diverse community of individuals capable of creatively solving problems and answering questions related to coastal and ocean
ecosystem health, environmental quality, and fisheries sustainability.
More ominously, the scientists warn that, «If we do nothing, endocrine disruptors may not only impact on human
health but all the
ecosystems including those on which we depend — if we compromise soil productivity and sustainability of our agricultural systems or cause imbalance in
marine and freshwater
ecosystems through damage to populations of top predators, ultimately, we threaten our own survival.»
Provides operating support for the SeaDoc Society, a public - private partnership to ensure the
health of
marine wildlife and their Salish Sea
ecosystem in the Pacific Northwest.
Marine debris pollutes aquatic
ecosystems, endangers wildlife, and impacts human
health and safety.
educate members of the public about the ecology of
marine ecosystems, their value, threats to their
health and solutions to those issues.
Our goal is for visitors of Bodhi Surf + Yoga to leave with a closer connection to our oceans, a greater interest in improving the
health of our
marine ecosystem, and a desire to start their own Ocean Guardian journey.
Walking down the walkway, I could see swathes of coral growth here and there in the lagoon, and I was told that the management gave priority to coral
health, even bringing in coral specialists and doctors annually to check up on the local
marine ecosystems.
Whether it's monitoring the
health of the Mesoamerican Reef and
marine life to safeguarding the jungle and the creatures that dwell in it, mapping the network of underground river systems in the Riviera Maya and community products and tourism in Mayan villages, Amigos de Sian Ka'an is involved in protecting the unique, fragile and incredibly rich mosaic of
ecosystems with which the state of Quintana Roo is blessed.
Visiting divers regularly rate Bonaire as one of the best dive spots in the Caribbean and the world and first time visitors are amazed at the wealth and
health of the
marine ecosystem just a short walk from shore.One of the most popular options for a Bonaire diving holiday is «drive and dive» shore diving, although there is also boat diving available from all the resorts.
These national biological and cultural treasures are our Nation's legacy and critical for the long term
health of
marine ecosystems, our economy and our heritage.
In addition, a warming climate poses threats to biodiversity, clean water, and the
health of coral reefs and other near - shore
marine ecosystems, as well as accelerating the spread of parasitic and infectious diseases.
As heatwaves impacted human
health and our built environment, unequalled
marine heatwaves impacted coastal
ecosystems.
The Large
Marine Ecosystem (LME) approach recommends a baseline of information at the LME management scale on changing states of productivity, fish and fisheries, pollution and ecosystem health, and socioeconomic and governance co
Ecosystem (LME) approach recommends a baseline of information at the LME management scale on changing states of productivity, fish and fisheries, pollution and
ecosystem health, and socioeconomic and governance co
ecosystem health, and socioeconomic and governance conditions.
A healthy
marine ecosystem in and around New York is vital to tourism, jobs and the overall economic
health of the City.»
Recalling the concern reflected in the outcome document of the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development, entitled «The future we want», 1 that the
health of oceans and
marine biodiversity are negatively affected by marine pollution, including marine debris, especially plastic, persistent organic pollutants, heavy metals and nitrogen - based compounds, from numerous marine and land - based sources, and the commitment to take action to significantly reduce the incidence and impacts of such pollution on marine ecosystems, Noting the international action being taken to promote the sound management of chemicals throughout their life cycle and waste in ways that lead to the prevention and minimization of significant adverse effects on human health and the environment, Recalling the Manila Declaration on Furthering the Implementation of the Global Programme of Action for the Protection of the Marine Environment from Land - based Activities adopted by the Third Intergovernmental Review Meeting on the Implementation of the Global Programme of Action for the Protection of the Marine Environment from Land - based Activities, which highlighted the relevance of the Honolulu Strategy and the Honolulu Commitment and recommended the establishment of a global partnership on marine litter, Taking note of the decisions adopted by the eleventh Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity on addressing the impacts of marine debris on marine and coastal biodiversity, Recalling that the General Assembly declared 2014 the International Year of Small Island Developing States and that such States have identified waste management among their priorities for action, Noting with concern the serious impact which marine litter, including plastics stemming from land and sea - based sources, can have on the marine environment, marine ecosystem services, marine natural resources, fisheries, tourism and the economy, as well as the potential risks to human heal
marine biodiversity are negatively affected by
marine pollution, including marine debris, especially plastic, persistent organic pollutants, heavy metals and nitrogen - based compounds, from numerous marine and land - based sources, and the commitment to take action to significantly reduce the incidence and impacts of such pollution on marine ecosystems, Noting the international action being taken to promote the sound management of chemicals throughout their life cycle and waste in ways that lead to the prevention and minimization of significant adverse effects on human health and the environment, Recalling the Manila Declaration on Furthering the Implementation of the Global Programme of Action for the Protection of the Marine Environment from Land - based Activities adopted by the Third Intergovernmental Review Meeting on the Implementation of the Global Programme of Action for the Protection of the Marine Environment from Land - based Activities, which highlighted the relevance of the Honolulu Strategy and the Honolulu Commitment and recommended the establishment of a global partnership on marine litter, Taking note of the decisions adopted by the eleventh Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity on addressing the impacts of marine debris on marine and coastal biodiversity, Recalling that the General Assembly declared 2014 the International Year of Small Island Developing States and that such States have identified waste management among their priorities for action, Noting with concern the serious impact which marine litter, including plastics stemming from land and sea - based sources, can have on the marine environment, marine ecosystem services, marine natural resources, fisheries, tourism and the economy, as well as the potential risks to human heal
marine pollution, including
marine debris, especially plastic, persistent organic pollutants, heavy metals and nitrogen - based compounds, from numerous marine and land - based sources, and the commitment to take action to significantly reduce the incidence and impacts of such pollution on marine ecosystems, Noting the international action being taken to promote the sound management of chemicals throughout their life cycle and waste in ways that lead to the prevention and minimization of significant adverse effects on human health and the environment, Recalling the Manila Declaration on Furthering the Implementation of the Global Programme of Action for the Protection of the Marine Environment from Land - based Activities adopted by the Third Intergovernmental Review Meeting on the Implementation of the Global Programme of Action for the Protection of the Marine Environment from Land - based Activities, which highlighted the relevance of the Honolulu Strategy and the Honolulu Commitment and recommended the establishment of a global partnership on marine litter, Taking note of the decisions adopted by the eleventh Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity on addressing the impacts of marine debris on marine and coastal biodiversity, Recalling that the General Assembly declared 2014 the International Year of Small Island Developing States and that such States have identified waste management among their priorities for action, Noting with concern the serious impact which marine litter, including plastics stemming from land and sea - based sources, can have on the marine environment, marine ecosystem services, marine natural resources, fisheries, tourism and the economy, as well as the potential risks to human heal
marine debris, especially plastic, persistent organic pollutants, heavy metals and nitrogen - based compounds, from numerous
marine and land - based sources, and the commitment to take action to significantly reduce the incidence and impacts of such pollution on marine ecosystems, Noting the international action being taken to promote the sound management of chemicals throughout their life cycle and waste in ways that lead to the prevention and minimization of significant adverse effects on human health and the environment, Recalling the Manila Declaration on Furthering the Implementation of the Global Programme of Action for the Protection of the Marine Environment from Land - based Activities adopted by the Third Intergovernmental Review Meeting on the Implementation of the Global Programme of Action for the Protection of the Marine Environment from Land - based Activities, which highlighted the relevance of the Honolulu Strategy and the Honolulu Commitment and recommended the establishment of a global partnership on marine litter, Taking note of the decisions adopted by the eleventh Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity on addressing the impacts of marine debris on marine and coastal biodiversity, Recalling that the General Assembly declared 2014 the International Year of Small Island Developing States and that such States have identified waste management among their priorities for action, Noting with concern the serious impact which marine litter, including plastics stemming from land and sea - based sources, can have on the marine environment, marine ecosystem services, marine natural resources, fisheries, tourism and the economy, as well as the potential risks to human heal
marine and land - based sources, and the commitment to take action to significantly reduce the incidence and impacts of such pollution on
marine ecosystems, Noting the international action being taken to promote the sound management of chemicals throughout their life cycle and waste in ways that lead to the prevention and minimization of significant adverse effects on human health and the environment, Recalling the Manila Declaration on Furthering the Implementation of the Global Programme of Action for the Protection of the Marine Environment from Land - based Activities adopted by the Third Intergovernmental Review Meeting on the Implementation of the Global Programme of Action for the Protection of the Marine Environment from Land - based Activities, which highlighted the relevance of the Honolulu Strategy and the Honolulu Commitment and recommended the establishment of a global partnership on marine litter, Taking note of the decisions adopted by the eleventh Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity on addressing the impacts of marine debris on marine and coastal biodiversity, Recalling that the General Assembly declared 2014 the International Year of Small Island Developing States and that such States have identified waste management among their priorities for action, Noting with concern the serious impact which marine litter, including plastics stemming from land and sea - based sources, can have on the marine environment, marine ecosystem services, marine natural resources, fisheries, tourism and the economy, as well as the potential risks to human heal
marine ecosystems, Noting the international action being taken to promote the sound management of chemicals throughout their life cycle and waste in ways that lead to the prevention and minimization of significant adverse effects on human
health and the environment, Recalling the Manila Declaration on Furthering the Implementation of the Global Programme of Action for the Protection of the
Marine Environment from Land - based Activities adopted by the Third Intergovernmental Review Meeting on the Implementation of the Global Programme of Action for the Protection of the Marine Environment from Land - based Activities, which highlighted the relevance of the Honolulu Strategy and the Honolulu Commitment and recommended the establishment of a global partnership on marine litter, Taking note of the decisions adopted by the eleventh Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity on addressing the impacts of marine debris on marine and coastal biodiversity, Recalling that the General Assembly declared 2014 the International Year of Small Island Developing States and that such States have identified waste management among their priorities for action, Noting with concern the serious impact which marine litter, including plastics stemming from land and sea - based sources, can have on the marine environment, marine ecosystem services, marine natural resources, fisheries, tourism and the economy, as well as the potential risks to human heal
Marine Environment from Land - based Activities adopted by the Third Intergovernmental Review Meeting on the Implementation of the Global Programme of Action for the Protection of the
Marine Environment from Land - based Activities, which highlighted the relevance of the Honolulu Strategy and the Honolulu Commitment and recommended the establishment of a global partnership on marine litter, Taking note of the decisions adopted by the eleventh Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity on addressing the impacts of marine debris on marine and coastal biodiversity, Recalling that the General Assembly declared 2014 the International Year of Small Island Developing States and that such States have identified waste management among their priorities for action, Noting with concern the serious impact which marine litter, including plastics stemming from land and sea - based sources, can have on the marine environment, marine ecosystem services, marine natural resources, fisheries, tourism and the economy, as well as the potential risks to human heal
Marine Environment from Land - based Activities, which highlighted the relevance of the Honolulu Strategy and the Honolulu Commitment and recommended the establishment of a global partnership on
marine litter, Taking note of the decisions adopted by the eleventh Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity on addressing the impacts of marine debris on marine and coastal biodiversity, Recalling that the General Assembly declared 2014 the International Year of Small Island Developing States and that such States have identified waste management among their priorities for action, Noting with concern the serious impact which marine litter, including plastics stemming from land and sea - based sources, can have on the marine environment, marine ecosystem services, marine natural resources, fisheries, tourism and the economy, as well as the potential risks to human heal
marine litter, Taking note of the decisions adopted by the eleventh Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity on addressing the impacts of
marine debris on marine and coastal biodiversity, Recalling that the General Assembly declared 2014 the International Year of Small Island Developing States and that such States have identified waste management among their priorities for action, Noting with concern the serious impact which marine litter, including plastics stemming from land and sea - based sources, can have on the marine environment, marine ecosystem services, marine natural resources, fisheries, tourism and the economy, as well as the potential risks to human heal
marine debris on
marine and coastal biodiversity, Recalling that the General Assembly declared 2014 the International Year of Small Island Developing States and that such States have identified waste management among their priorities for action, Noting with concern the serious impact which marine litter, including plastics stemming from land and sea - based sources, can have on the marine environment, marine ecosystem services, marine natural resources, fisheries, tourism and the economy, as well as the potential risks to human heal
marine and coastal biodiversity, Recalling that the General Assembly declared 2014 the International Year of Small Island Developing States and that such States have identified waste management among their priorities for action, Noting with concern the serious impact which
marine litter, including plastics stemming from land and sea - based sources, can have on the marine environment, marine ecosystem services, marine natural resources, fisheries, tourism and the economy, as well as the potential risks to human heal
marine litter, including plastics stemming from land and sea - based sources, can have on the
marine environment, marine ecosystem services, marine natural resources, fisheries, tourism and the economy, as well as the potential risks to human heal
marine environment,
marine ecosystem services, marine natural resources, fisheries, tourism and the economy, as well as the potential risks to human heal
marine ecosystem services,
marine natural resources, fisheries, tourism and the economy, as well as the potential risks to human heal
marine natural resources, fisheries, tourism and the economy, as well as the potential risks to human
health; 1.
Also recognizes the need for more knowledge and research on the source and fate of microplastics and their impact on biodiversity,
marine ecosystems and human
health, noting recent knowledge that such particles can be ingested by biota and could be transferred to higher levels in the
marine food chain, causing adverse effects; 6.
The 28 June letter was signed by leaders of the following organizations: AAAS; American Chemical Society; American Geophysical Union; American Institute of Biological Sciences; American Meteorological Society; American Public
Health Association; American Society of Agronomy; American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists; American Society of Naturalists; American Society of Plant Biologists; American Statistical Association; Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography; Association for Tropical Biology and Conservation; Association of
Ecosystem Research Centers; BioQUEST Curriculum Consortium; Botanical Society of America; Consortium for Ocean Leadership; Crop Science Society of America; Ecological Society of America; Entomological Society of America; Geological Society of America; National Association of
Marine Laboratories; Natural Science Collections Alliance; Organization of Biological Field Stations; Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics; Society for Mathematical Biology; Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles; Society of Nematologists; Society of Systematic Biologists; Soil Science Society of America; University Corporation for Atmospheric Research.
This newsletter discusses the publishing of rivers climate change indicators for the British Columbia (BC) Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy, engineering design values for Island
Health, progress on the development of the Climate Tool for Engineers, new partnerships with the Blueberry Council of BC and the Comox Valley Regional District, a paper on projected changes to summer mean wet bulb globe temperatures led by Chao Li, a Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society article on extreme wildfire risk in the Fort McMurray area by Megan Kirchmeier - Young, a staff profile on Dr. Gildas Dayon, the PCIC Climate Seminar Series, a welcome to doctoral student Yaheng Tan, the release of PCIC's 2016 - 2017 Corporate Report, the release of a Science Brief on snowmelt and drought, the publishing of Climate Change Projections for the Cowichan Valley Regional District and State of the Physical, Biological and Selected Fishery Resources of Pacific Canadian
Marine Ecosystems in 2016, as well as peer - reviewed publications since the last newsletter.
Because the presence and number of penguins reflect the state of
health of the Antarctic
marine ecosystem, it is important to evaluate the variations in their distribution in the past, in the absence of human - induced changes.
In the wake of growing global concern over decreasing shark populations and degrading
health of
marine ecosystems, Humane Society International India has petitioned leading airlines in India to end their role in the international trade in shark fins.
This activity report showcases a set of case studies that present the work of a wide range of financed and supported projects that make a case for further investment in
marine protected areas to restore the
health of oceanic and coastal
ecosystems, strengthen resilience in the face of climate change, sustain fisheries and other economic activities, and improve the lives of the world's poorest communities.
«At mid - latitudes the ozone decrease would be up to 40 percent, which could have huge effects on human
health and on terrestrial, aquatic and
marine ecosystems.»
It's good fun to follow the progress of our ship full of scientists cruising the Arctic Ocean and scrutinizing the
health of
marine ecosystems, but what do satellites show is happening to the central part of that
ecosystem — the sea ice?
So, paying attention to corals that are helping reefs adapt to future oceanic conditions is proving vital to the
health of
marine ecosystems.
«Making World Oceans Day official will help us and other ocean groups to engage more people and to increase public support for efforts to reverse the declining
health of
marine ecosystems.»