Cold Water Coral Reefs: Out of Sight-No Longer Out of Mind

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dc.contributor.authorUNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre
dc.contributor.editorHain, Stefan
dc.contributor.editorCorcoran, Emily
dc.contributor.otherFreiwald, André
dc.contributor.otherFosså, Jan Helge
dc.contributor.otherGrehan, Anthony
dc.contributor.otherKoslow, Tony
dc.contributor.otherRoberts, J. Murray
dc.date.accessioned2016-10-11T20:07:43Z
dc.date.available2016-10-11T20:07:43Z
dc.date.issued2004
dc.descriptionThis report examines the distribution, ecology, threats and management of cold-water coral reefs in deep and temperate marine environments worldwide. It describes their biological characteristics, environmental requirements and ecological functions, emphasising their role as biodiversity hotspots and as habitat for commercially important species. Drawing on recent field observations, mapping initiatives and multidisciplinary research, it outlines current knowledge on geology, oceanography and species interactions, while identifying significant gaps in scientific understanding. The report documents human pressures, particularly bottom fishing, hydrocarbon activities and infrastructure placement, and reviews existing regulatory and policy responses. It concludes by presenting a structured set of recommendations to support research, monitoring, regulation and international coordination for sustainable management.
dc.description.urihttps://www.unep.org/resources/report/cold-water-coral-reefs-out-sight-no-longer-out-mind
dc.identifier.citationFreiwald, A., Fosså, J.H., Grehan, A., Koslow, T., Roberts, J.M. 2004. Cold-water Coral Reefs. UNEP-WCMC, Cambridge, UK
dc.identifier.isbn92 807 2453 3
dc.identifier.urihttps://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/8727
dc.languageEnglish
dc.page.number86 p.
dc.rights.accessLevelPublic
dc.rights.copyrightUNEP-WCMC
dc.subjectcoral reef
dc.subjectmarine ecosystem
dc.subjectmarine biodiversity
dc.titleCold Water Coral Reefs: Out of Sight-No Longer Out of Mind
dc.typeTechnical report
wd.identifier.sdgiohttp://purl.unep.org/sdg/SDGIO_00000048

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