Potential of innovation for biomass use in Danube region of Ukraine

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CoCoNet: towards coast to coast networks of marine protected areas (from the shore to the high and deep sea), coupled with sea-based wind energy potential

This volume contains the main results of the EC FP7 “The Ocean of Tomorrow” Project CoCoNet, divided in two sections: 1) a set of guidelines to design networks of Marine Protected Areas in the Mediterranean and the Black Seas; 2) a smart wind chart that will allow evaluating the possibility of installing Offshore Wind Farms in both seas. The concept of Cells of Ecosystem Functioning, based on connectivity, is introduced to define natural units of management and conservation. The definition of Good Environmental Status, as defined in the Marine Strategy Framework Directive, is fully embraced to set the objectives of the project, by adopting a holistic approach that integrates a full set of disciplines, ranging from physics to bio-ecology, economics, engineering and many sub-disciplines. The CoCoNet Consortium involved scientist sfrom 22 states, based in Africa, Asia, and Europe, contributing to build a coherent scientific community.peer-reviewe

CoCoNet: Towards Coast to Coast Networks of marine protected areas (from the shore to the high and deep sea), coupled with sea-based wind energy potential

This volume contains the main results of the EC FP7 ``The Ocean of Tomorrow'' Project CoCoNet, divided in two sections: 1) a set of guidelines to design networks of Marine Protected Areas in the Mediterranean and the Black Seas; 2) a smart wind chart that will allow evaluating the possibility of installing Offshore Wind Farms in both seas. The concept of Cells of Ecosystem Functioning, based on connectivity, is introduced to define natural units of management and conservation. The definition of Good Environmental Status, as defined in the Marine Strategy Framework Directive, is fully embraced to set the objectives of the project, by adopting a holistic approach that integrates a full set of disciplines, ranging from physics to bio-ecology, economics, engineering and many sub-disciplines. The CoCoNet Consortium involved scientist sfrom 22 states, based in Africa, Asia, and Europe, contributing to build a coherent scientific community

Threats to marine biodiversity in European protected areas

International audienceMarine protected areas (MPAs) represent the main tool towards halting the loss of marine biodiversity. However, there is increasing evidence on their limited capacity to eliminate or even reduce some threats even within their boundaries. Here, we analyzed a European wide database comprising threats recorded in 2230 MPAs. Focusing explicitly on threats related to marine species and habitats, we found that fishing and outdoor activities were the most widespread within MPA boundaries, although some spatial heterogeneity in the threats distribution was evidenced. Our results clearly demonstrate the need to reconsider current management plans, and measures within and beyond MPAs, while any such planning should avoid a centralized decision processes, and thus properly account for the heterogeneity that is inherent in conservation networks