A5062269460- Marine Biology and Ecology Research
- Arctic and Russian Policy Studies
- Isotope Analysis in Ecology
- Aquatic Invertebrate Ecology and Behavior
Latvian Institute of Aquatic Ecology
2016
Abstract This study provides an inventory of the recent benthic macrofaunal communities in entire Baltic Sea. The analyses soft-bottom invertebrate community data based on over 7000 locations Sea suggested existence 10 major species abundances and 17 biomasses, respectively. low-saline northern Baltic, characterized by silty sediments, is dominated Monoporeia affinis, Marenzelleria spp., Macoma balthica. Hydrobiidae, Pygospio elegans, Cerastoderma glaucum dominate sandy habitats off Estonian...
Problem Statement and Purpose. The article substantiates the importance of water routes, which are crucial for maritime transport. Maritime transport plays a key role in world trade (80% goods transported by sea). It is established that today’s conditions nature international changing under influence number trends. determined Integrated Policy (IMP) designed to provide more consistent approach issues based on increased coordination between different aspects policy this area. opening...