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population trend
Change in the size of population influenced by natality, mortality, immigration and emigration. Adapted from (population dynamics) Oxford Dictionary of Ecology 2010 1
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congregatory species
Species that gather in globally significant numbers at a particular site and at a particular time in their life cycle for feeding, breeding or resting (during migration). Langhammer et al. 2007 1
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multilateral environmental agreement
A generic term for treaties, conventions, protocols and other binding instruments related to the environment. Usually applied to instruments of a geographic scope wider than that of a bilateral agreem [..]
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best environmental practice
The application of the most appropriate combination of environmental control measures and strategies. Stockholm Convention 2009 1
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marine realm
Very large regions of coastal, benthic or pelagic ocean across which biotas are internally coherent at higher taxonomic levels, as a result of a shared and unique evolutionary history. Realms have hig [..]
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data deficient
A category on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species which indicates there is inadequate information to make a direct, or indirect, assessment of a taxon's risk of extinction based on its distri [..]
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convention on the conservation of antarctic seals
An international treaty that aims to promote and achieve the protection, scientific study and rational use of Antarctic seals, and to maintain a satisfactory balance within the ecological system of th [..]
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outstanding universal value
Cultural and/or natural significance which is so exceptional as to transcend national boundaries and to be of common importance for present and future generations of all humanity. As such, the permane [..]
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organism
Any biological entity capable of replication or of transferring genetic material. European Union 2001 1
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nagoya protocol
The Nagoya Protocol on access to genetic resources and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from their utilisation is a supplementary agreement to the Convention on Biological Diversity, [..]
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