Abstract
In order to develop management strategies for sustainable use and conservation in the marine environment, reliable and meaningful, but integrated ecological information is needed. Biological valuation maps that compile and summarize all available biological and ecological information for a study area, and that allocate an overall biological value to subzones, can be used as baseline maps for future spatial planning at sea. This paper provides a concept for marine biological valuation which is based on a literature review of existing valuation criteria and the consensus reached by a discussion group of experts.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Mariene biologische waardering als een beslissingsondersteunende techniek voor marien beheer. |
Editors | S Derous |
Number of pages | 24 |
Publication date | 2008 |
Pages | 67-90 |
Publication status | Published - 2008 |
Thematic List 2020
- Protected nature
Thematic list
- Natura 2000 and conservation objectives
- Coast and estuaries
EWI Biomedical sciences
- B003-ecology