Year: 2010
Type: report
Abstract: Executive Summary\nThis Background Document on maërl beds has been developed by OSPAR following the inclusion of\nthis habitat on the OSPAR List of threatened and/or declining species and habitats (OSPAR\nagreement 2008-6). The document provides a compilation of the reviews and assessments that have\nbeen prepared concerning this habitat since the agreement to include it in the OSPAR List in 2004.\nThe original evaluation used to justify the inclusion of maërl beds in the OSPAR List is followed by an\nassessment of the most recent information on its status (distribution, extent, condition) and key threats\nprepared during 2009-2010. Chapter 7 provides recommendations for the actions and measures that\ncould be taken to improve the conservation status of the habitat. In agreeing to the publication of this\ndocument, Contracting Parties have indicated the need to further review these proposals. Publication\nof this background document does not, therefore, imply any formal endorsement of these proposals by\nthe OSPAR Commission. On the basis of the further review of these proposals, OSPAR will continue\nits work to ensure the protection of maërl beds, where necessary in cooperation with other competent\norganisations. This background document may be updated to reflect further developments or further\ninformation on the status of the habitat which becomes available.
Source: PEARL (University of Plymouth)
Language: English
Subfield: Oceanography
Field: Earth and Planetary Sciences
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
Funder: Esmée Fairbairn Foundation
OpenAlex ID: W2197833951