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marine reserve
a type of marine protected area, fully protected from all extractive and potentially damaging activities, such as fishing, dredging, aquaculture and mining. Often described as ‘no-take zones’. Source: marinereservescoalition.org (offline)
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apex predator
predators that have no predators of their own, residing at the top of their food chain. Apex predators occupy the highest trophic level and have a crucial role in maintaining the health of their ecosystems. Source: marinereservescoalition.org (offline)
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archipelago
a chain or cluster of islands, sometimes called an island group. Source: marinereservescoalition.org (offline)
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benthic
the benthic zone is the lowest level of a body of water in the ocean and includes the seabed. Benthic species are those that live on or in close proximity to the seabed. Source: marinereservescoalition.org (offline)
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biodiversity
a measure of the variety of life forms within a given habitat or ecosystem. Biodiversity is used as a measure of ecosystem health, with healthier ecosystems being more diverse. Source: marinereservescoalition.org (offline)
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biomass
a measure of the biological material in a given habitat or species, often expressed as the weight of organisms per unit area. Source: marinereservescoalition.org (offline)
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continental shelf
the extended perimeter of each continent that is submerged under the sea. Source: marinereservescoalition.org (offline)
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crown dependencies
– self-governing possessions of the British Crown. They are; the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands (Bailiwick of Jersey, Bailiwick of Guernsey). None form part of the UK or the European Union. Source: marinereservescoalition.org (offline)
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