Tuesday, 16 April 2013

Scientists stress need for national marine biodiversity observation network

Gainesville FL (SPX) Apr 16, 2013



With ocean life facing unprecedented threat from climate change, overfishing, pollution, invasive species and habitat destruction, a University of Florida researcher is helping coordinate national efforts to monitor marine biodiversity.

Humans depend on the ocean for food, medicine, transportation and recreation, yet little is known about how these vast ecosystems spanning 70 percent of th