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Mapping ecosystem services provided by benthic habitats in the European North Atlantic Ocean

Mapping and assessing the ecosystem services provided by benthic habitats are a highly valuable source of information for understanding their current and potential benefits to society. The main objective of this investigation is to assess and map the ecosystem services provided by benthic habitats of the European North Atlantic Ocean, in the context of “Mapping and Assessment of Ecosystems and their Services” (MAES) programme, the European Biodiversity Strategy and the implementation of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive.

14 Jul 2014

Mapping ecosystem services provided by benthic habitats in the European North Atlantic Ocean.pdf

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