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10 messages for 2010 — marine ecosystems

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Topics: Biodiversity , Coasts and seas , Water ,

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Marine ecosystems provide key services both globally and locally, which are essential for maintaining life on our planet. However, marine biodiversity faces an unprecedented range of pressures. In recent years climate change has caused changes in species distribution and presents new challenges for marine biodiversity as oceans become more acidic.

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Published: Mar 17, 2010

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Message-4_Marine ecosystems.pdf [2.9 MB]

This message is the 4th in a series of '10 messages for 2010'. Each message provides a short assessment focusing on a specific ecosystem or issue related to biodiversity in Europe. The remaining messages will be published at various intervals throughout 2010. More detailed information on the published and upcoming messages.

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Filed under: 10 messages for 2010, ecosystem services, biodiversity, EU marine strategy framework directive, marine ecosystems, Natura 2000 sites, marine and coastal, marine, Natura 2000

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