by wpadmin | Jul 10, 2018 | State of the Gulf of Maine |
Guidelines, Codes of Conduct and Preferred Practices Introduction The guidelines, codes of conduct, and preferred practices linked from this page are organized by State of the Gulf theme paper topics. Along with links to these documents, information on the practices...
by wpadmin | Jul 10, 2018 | State of the Gulf of Maine |
Looking Forward An emerging issue is an issue that is not generally recognized but that may have a considerable impact on environmental (social, economic and ecological) well-being in the future. Emerging issues may have positive or negative impacts. The field of...
by wpadmin | Jul 10, 2018 | State of the Gulf of Maine |
Diversity of Life Biological diversity – or biodiversity – is the term given to the variety of life on Earth and the natural patterns it forms. Biodiversity is commonly thought of as the number of species in an area and their relative abundance. It also includes...
by wpadmin | Jul 10, 2018 | State of the Gulf of Maine |
Pollution in Our Waters A contaminant is defined as any foreign, undesirable physical, chemical, or biological substance in the environment, and includes anything from sawdust to nutrients, suspended solids, pesticides, and industrial chemicals. It has been estimated...
by wpadmin | Jul 10, 2018 | State of the Gulf of Maine |
Nutrients Eutrophication is an increase in the concentration of nutrients (primarily nitrogen and phosphorus) in an ecosystem to the extent that an excessive increase in primary productivity occurs. It is most often the result of anthropogenic pollution, particularly...
by wpadmin | Jul 10, 2018 | State of the Gulf of Maine |
Our Aquatic Habitats Aquatic habitats are the building blocks of the Gulf of Maine ecosystem. They provide homes for the animals, plants, and microbes that inhabit the coastal and offshore waters. Intact marine habitats in the Gulf of Maine support productive...
