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Marine Mammals
(1985)
The issues involved in marine mammal conservation are complex. Opinions differ, interest compete, emotions are aroused. But if we are to prevent further marine mammal extinctions, we must act urgently. We must find the ...
Climatic Change and the Mediterranean: Environmental and Societal Impacts of Climatic Change and Sea-level Rise in the Mediterranean Region
(1992)
This book deals with the present-day environmental and demographic, economic and sociological trends in the Mediterranean area with particular emphasis on the possible impact of climatic change and corresponding sea-level ...
Aquatic (Marine and Freshwater) Biotoxins - Environmental Health Criteria 37
(1984)
This document deals with outbreaks of certain human diseases associated with human exposure to compounds produced by algae. Predators feeding on the algae become contaminated by these compounds which, in this way, enter ...
Mercury: Environmental Aspects - Environmental Health Criteria 86
(1989)
Mercury is a metal which is liquid at normal temperatures and pressures. It forms salts in two ionic states mercury(I) and mercury (II). Mercury (II), or mercuric, salts are very much more common than mercury(l) salts, and ...
Report of the FAO/UNEP Meeting on the Effects of Pollution on Marine Ecosystems - FAO Fisheries Report No. 352
(1985)
Changes in the structure of marine communities and ecosystems under the influence of pollutants are evident in many Mediterranean coastal areas. An ecological survey of a polluted area can often provide more accurate and ...
Handbook of Environmental Law
(1997)
This Handbook is intended to be a handy reference book of up-to-date information on environmental law. It provides a source of quick and easy reference for governments, institutions, NGOs and the public needing to use basic ...
Directory of Coastal and Marine Environmental Institutions in the North-West Pacific Region - NOWPAP Publication No. 2
(1998)
The Governing Council of UNEP on its 15th Session (Decision 15/1 Strengthening the Role and Effectiveness of the United Nations Environment Programme, part VI.3) approved preparation of new action plans for seas not yet ...
Directory of Marine Environmental Research Institutions in the Wider Caribbean Region - CEP Technical report No. 6
(1991)
As part of the continuing effort of the Caribbean Environment Programme (CEP) to provide technical information which may contribute to the protection of the marine environment, specialized directories of marine environmental ...
Report of the First meeting of the Co-ordination Body on the Seas of East Asia
(1982)
On the initiative of States of the region, the Governing Council of the United Nations Environment Programme in 1977 decoded that "steps are urgently needed to formulate and establish a scientific programme involving ...