COSEE Ocean Systems: News
Marine defaunation: Animal loss in the global ocean
Description: The loss of animal species in terrestrial environments has been well documented and is continuing. Loss of species in marine environments has been slower than in terrestrial systems, but appears to be increasing rapidly. McCauley et al. review the recent patterns of species decline and loss in marine environments. Though they note many worrying declines, they also highlight approaches that might allow us to prevent the type of massive defaunation that has occurred on land. [Source: Science / AAAS]
URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1126/science.1255641
Availability: Summary
Source: Science / AAAS
Publish Date: 1/16/2015
Reading Level: Expert
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