We have reviewed estimates of large-scale trends in the distributions and status of Euro-Mediterranean coastal habitats. Conspicuous declines of coastal wetlands, seagrasses, biogenic reefs, and complex macroalgae have been observed in several countries. In some regions, most valuable habitats were already severely degraded or driven to virtual extinction well before 1900. Nowadays less than 15% of the coastline is considered in "good" condition. Those fragments of native habitats that remain are under threat, and their management is not informed by adequate knowledge of their distribution and status.
Status of Euro-Mediterranean coastal marine habitats: loss and trends
AIROLDI L.;
2007
Abstract
We have reviewed estimates of large-scale trends in the distributions and status of Euro-Mediterranean coastal habitats. Conspicuous declines of coastal wetlands, seagrasses, biogenic reefs, and complex macroalgae have been observed in several countries. In some regions, most valuable habitats were already severely degraded or driven to virtual extinction well before 1900. Nowadays less than 15% of the coastline is considered in "good" condition. Those fragments of native habitats that remain are under threat, and their management is not informed by adequate knowledge of their distribution and status.File in questo prodotto:
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