Biological diversity
Marine and Freshwater
Definition(s)
Marine and coastal environments contain diverse habitats that support an abundance of marine life. Life in our seas produces a third of the oxygen that we breathe, offers a valuable source of protein and moderates global climatic change. Some examples of marine and coastal habitats include mangrove forests; coral reefs; sea grass beds; estuaries in coastal areas; hydrothermal vents; and seamounts and soft sediments on the ocean floor a few kilometres below the surface (Source: CBD)
Hierarchy
Broader: Biodiversity
Related concepts from Law and Environment Ontology:
In other languages
French
biodiversité côtière
Russian
биоразнообразие прибрежных районов
Spanish
diversidad biológica costera
Arabic
تنوع بيولوجي ساحلي
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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with Coastal biodiversity
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Convention on Biological Diversity | 9 decisions | |
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora | 1 article or paragraph | |
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change | 1 article or paragraph | |
Barcelona Convention | 2 articles and paragraphs | |
Specially Protected Areas and Biodiversity Protocol | 1 article or paragraph | |
Noumea Convention | 1 article or paragraph | |
United Nations Environment Assembly | 1 decision |