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Ecosystem-Based Management in the Arctic Ocean: A Multi-Level Spatial Approach (2008)

Ecosystem-based management (EBM) first requires the identification of spatial units capturing the ecosystem structure and functions. To this end, the Arctic Council has adopted the Large Marine Ecosystem (LME) framework. Ecosystem experts have identified 17 Arctic LMEs and mapped them for monitoring and assessment purposes.

11 sep. 2017

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Ecosystem-Based Management in the Arctic Ocean: A Multi-Level Spatial Approach (2008) .pdf