Protecting aquatic biodiversity in Europe: How much do EU environmental policies support ecosystem-based management?
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Protecting aquatic biodiversity in Europe: How much do EU environmental policies support ecosystem-based management?
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عنوان ژورنال: Ambio
سال: 2017
ISSN: 0044-7447,1654-7209
DOI: 10.1007/s13280-017-0928-4