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White Paper on Nonindigenous Marine Species effects to Biodiversity Conservation and Ecosystem Health
National Marine Science Plan
Australian Marine Science Association
2014
Abstract
Australian coastal, shelf and slope systems are uniquely biodiverse with current estimates suggesting that ~22% of global marine biodiversity resides in these habitats [1]. Consequently Australia’s commitment to biodiversity conservation and maintaining ecosystem health is clearly demonstrated through national legislation and policy and international treaty obligations. The Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (1999) clearly outlines the legal framework for protection of species and the environment as well as maintenance of ecosystem health in the face of development...
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- Title
- White Paper on Nonindigenous Marine Species effects to Biodiversity Conservation and Ecosystem Health
- Authors/Creators
- M.L. Campbell (Author/Creator)G. Clark (Author/Creator)K. Dafforn (Author/Creator)M. Devany (Author/Creator)C.L. Hewitt (Author/Creator)J. McDonald (Author/Creator)R. Piola (Author/Creator)
- Publication Details
- National Marine Science Plan
- Publisher
- Australian Marine Science Association
- Identifiers
- 991005540389507891
- Murdoch Affiliation
- Murdoch University
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Other
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