Cambio Climático en el Mediterráneo Español
Authors
Vargas-Yáñez, M. (Manuel); García-Martínez, M.C. (María del Carmen); Moya-Ruiz, F. (Francisca); Tel, E. (Elena); Parrilla-Barrera, G. (Gregorio); Plaza-Jorge, F. (Francisco); Lavín, A. (Alicia); García, M.J. (Mª Jesús); Salat, J. (Jordi); Pascual, J. (Josep); García-Lafuente, J. (Jesús); Gomis, D. (Damiá); Álvarez, E. (Enrique); García-Sotillo, M. (Marcos); González-Pola, C. (César); Polvorinos, F. (Fausto); Fraile-Nuez, E. (Eugenio)Date
2007Type
bookAbstract
Semi-enclosed and bounded by three continents, the Mediterranean sea is a region highly vulnerable to human activities, i.e.: the population surge along the coasts, the tourism pressure, the maritime traffic, the agriculture and the fishery exploitation, all have a potential impact on the Mediterranean environment. In addition, effective initiatives against the Global Climate Change need to be attempted in order to preserve our marine environment and to achieve a sustainable development of its resources. Prevention and adaptation to this new threat must be based on the rigorous and scientific knowledge accomplished through the systematic and continuous observation of the sea, and through the collection of multidisciplinary time-series and the subsequent analysis. This report responds to this necessity. The main goals of the Instituto Español de Oceanografía (IEO) are to generate scientific knowledge, as well as to assess and to inform the public about the state of the sea. The IEO is ...
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