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Envisioning a Marine Biodiversity Observation Network
Duffy, JE Amaral-Zettler, LA Fautin, DG Paulay, G Rynearson, TA
Duffy, JE
Amaral-Zettler, LA
Fautin, DG
Paulay, G
Rynearson, TA
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Humans depend on diverse ocean ecosystems for food, jobs, and sustained well-being, yet many stressors threaten marine life. Extensive research has demonstrated that maintaining biodiversity promotes ocean health and service provision; therefore, monitoring the status and trends of marine biodiversity is important for effective ecosystem management. However, there is no systematic sustained program for evaluating ocean biodiversity. Coordinating existing monitoring and building a proactive marine biodiversity observation network will support efficient, economical resource management and conservation and should be a high priority. A synthesis of expert opinions suggests that, to be most effective, a marine biodiversity observation network should integrate biological levels, from genes to habitats; link biodiversity observations to abiotic environmental variables; site projects to incorporate environmental forcing and biogeography; and monitor adaptively to address emerging issues. We summarize examples illustrating how to leverage existing data and infrastructure to meet these goals.
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2013-01-01
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Biological Sciences Peer-Reviewed Articles, Southern California Bight; Ecosystem Services; Flow-Cytometry; Global Map; Coastal; Communities; Diversity; Knowledge; Impacts; Climate
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https://doi.org/10.1525/bio.2013.63.5.8