Faster way to assess ocean ecosystem health
Posted by Oceanography News -- ScienceDaily on 10 November, 2015
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A new study identifies a set of features common to all ocean ecosystems that provide a visual diagnosis of the health of the underwater environment coastal communities rely on. Together, the features detail cumulative effects of threats -- such as overfishing, pollution, and invasive species -- so responders can act quickly to increase ocean resiliency and sustainability....