Natural capital and exploitation of the deep ocean

Provides the first authoritative, scientific overview of natural capital in the deep ocean, both from a global and regional perspective Includes the relationship between deep-sea resources and protection of biodiversity and function in deep-sea systems, incorporating an ecosystem approach Discusses...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Baker, Maria, Ramirez-llodra, Eva Z, Tyler, Paul
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Oxford University Press 2020
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Online Access:https://eprints.soton.ac.uk/445438/
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Summary:Provides the first authoritative, scientific overview of natural capital in the deep ocean, both from a global and regional perspective Includes the relationship between deep-sea resources and protection of biodiversity and function in deep-sea systems, incorporating an ecosystem approach Discusses the problems associated with cumulative impacts in the deep ocean including climate change and ocean acidification, as well as the social implications of deep-sea exploitation Considers both direct and indirect natural capital (including regulatory services), emphasizing ocean and atmosphere integration