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Ecosystems and biodiversity in deep waters and high seas (pdf 1.29mb)

Advances in science and technology are unveiling secrets and shattering myths about the oceans that are changing the way we view life on Earth.

This report reveals recent discoveries about the beauty, value and vulnerability of life in the deep seas and in the open ocean. It explores what these astonishing findings mean for current oceans governance, what the impacts are of present and potential human activities, and what can be done to promote effective and sustainable management of the riches of the deep and open oceans.

The paper includes the following chapters:
- the mysteries of the remote and deep oceans revealed
- the expanding human footprint
- the evolving international legal and policy regime
- examples of options, tools and good practices
- charting a course for progress

 

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