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Heron, Scott Fraser; Eakin, C. M. (Carlon Mark); Douvere, Fanny; Anderson, Kristen L., 1959-; Day, Jon C.; ... More +
Heron, Scott Fraser; Eakin, C. M. (Carlon Mark); Douvere, Fanny; Anderson, Kristen L., 1959-; Day, Jon C.; Geiger, Erick; Hoegh-Guldberg, Ove; Van Hooidonk, Ruven; Hughes, Terry; Marshall, Paul, 1969-; Obura, David O.; Less -
Corporate Authors:
United States, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,; Coral Reef Conservation Program (U.S.); World Heritage Centre;
United States, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,; Coral Reef Conservation Program (U.S.); World Heritage Centre; Less -
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CoRIS (Coral Reef Information System);
Description:
"Since 1972, the UNESCO World Heritage Convention has united the world around a shared responsibility to protect natural and cultural places of Outstanding Universal Value (OUV). The World Heritage List includes 29 natural, marine properties that contain coral reef systemsa . Stretching around the planet, these globally significant reefs include icons such as the Phoenix Islands Protected Area (Kiribati), the Great Barrier Reef (Australia), Papahānaumokuākea (USA), Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System (Belize) and Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park (Philippines). They are recognized for their unique and global importance and for being part of the common heritage of humanity"--Page 1.
Keywords:
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Climatic Factors
Coral Bleaching
Coral Reef Conservation
Coral Reefs And Islands
Environmental Aspects
Environmental Impact Analysis

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Professional Paper;
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Public Domain
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