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In November 2013 the first survey after more than 30 years was executed by the R/V Dr. Fridtjof Nansen.
Myanmar is probably among the countries in Southeast Asia with the most intact marine environment, but our findings in 2013 indicate that fish stocks have been reduced and fish communities changed structure since the surveys in 1980. This has serious consequences for the availability of fish for food, jobs and income for coastal population in Myanmar.
Based on the findings the Department of Fisheries in Myanmar asked FAO and CDCF to conduct a follow-up study to confirm the results and also to identify any seasonality in the ecosystem. This survey will be conducted from April 28 to June 2 this year. We will repeat the survey made in 2013 and try to verify results. In addition, we will map the biodiversity and the marine environment. Among the participants there is Merete Kvalsund that will provide a glimpse of work and life on board. The work is part of the EAF-Nansen Project.
Photo credits IMR, Bergen, Norway
Aambyvalley Rd.,Off Lonavala,Mah.,India
=Ophiusa renalis
thanks to Ryan Brookes for id.
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President George W. Bush, addresses guests in the East Room of the White House on June 15, 2006, joined by Mrs. Laura Bush U.S. Rep. Neil Abercrombie, D-Hawaii; U.S. Rep. Ed Case, D-Hawaii; U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka, D-Hawaii; U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez; Hawaii Gov. Linda Lingle; documentary filmmaker Jean-Michel Cousteau; marine biologist Sylvia Earle and U.S. Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne. The proclamation protected nearly 140,000 square miles of coral reef ecosystem in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.
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Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead, 2006
View of the Allyn River.
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Aambyvalley Rd.,Off Lonavala,Mah.,India
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perhaps same as below
Photo by Jaqueline Marks, Seaweb.
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The Field Station will afford VI University marine science students the opportunity to conduct field research in Deep Bay and lab work in the lower level of the field station. Some of the students were on hand to tell us about their research and explain the unique centerpieces at each table (shown above right). Each flask held water and live shellfish from the bay and next to it was a flask with murky, algae-filled water. The students advised us to pour the ‘dirty’ water into the larger shellfish-filled flask and watch them go to work. By the end of the delectable meal the water was clear again – a creative demonstration of the important ecosystem services shellfish provide.
The Arctic is a region not easily delineated by one boundary or definition - it includes the Arctic Ocean and the land areas around it, including Greenland, Eurasia and North America. A climate definition of the Arctic is the 10 centigrade July isotherm. This limit roughly coincides with the treeline and represents a change in growing conditions for plants. As visible in the map, this also includes mountainous and alpine areas. The map also presents the Arctic circle at 66°33 North - the limit of the midnight sun and polar night. The Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna (CAFF) area presented in the map is the area covered by CAFF working group under the Arctic Council.
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Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) scientist begins taking notes on a study on above-ground and below-ground biomass in mangrove ecosystems, part of Sustainable Wetlands Adaptation and Mitigation Program (SWAMP). Kubu Raya, West Kalimantan, Indonesia.
Photo by Kate Evans/CIFOR
Related research publication on mangrove:
Mangroves among the most carbon-rich forests in the tropics
www.cifor.org/online-library/browse/view-publication/publ...
Carbon storage in mangrove and peatland ecosystems
www.cifor.org/online-library/browse/view-publication/publ...
For more information about CIFOR’s wetlands research visit: cifor.org/swamp
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Aambyvalley Rd.,Off Lonavala,Mah.,India
family:Mantidae
subfamily:Miomantinae
Id.: Evgeny Shcherbakov.
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18 February 2020, A Robust Innovation Ecosystem for the Future of Europe
Belgium - Brussels - February 2020
© European Union/ Nuno Rodrigues
Apostolos TZITZIKOSTAS, President of the European Committee of the Regions
Photo Courtesy of IMR
For the first time an ecosystem survey with R/V Dr. Fridtjof Nansen will be conducted in the coastal area of Gabon. Identification and abundance of birds, whales, fish, phytoplankton, zooplankton and benthos will be conducted in the period from 9-23 May. In addition environmental parameters such as temperature, salinity, current, chlorophyll and oxygen will be measured. A reception was help onboard the vessel before the start of the cruise and the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Food Security, the governor of Port Gentil, and the FAO representative in Central Africa, were among the distinguished guest.
Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) study on above-ground and below-ground biomass in mangrove ecosystems, part of Sustainable Wetlands Adaptation and Mitigation Program (SWAMP). Kubu Raya, West Kalimantan, Indonesia.
Photo by Sigit Deni Sasmito/CIFOR
Related research publication on mangrove:
Mangroves among the most carbon-rich forests in the tropics
www.cifor.org/online-library/browse/view-publication/publ...
Carbon storage in mangrove and peatland ecosystems
www.cifor.org/online-library/browse/view-publication/publ...
For more information about CIFOR’s wetlands research visit: cifor.org/swamp
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Firefighters fight the fire at night. Outside Palangka Raya, Central Kalimantan.
Photo by Aulia Erlangga/CIFOR
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By far my favourite combination: an Ecosystem notebook + a black leather VadeMecum Pocket Cover.
The ecosystem notebook is exactly the same as the Moleskine. The cover fits like a glove.
When we stopped at this pond for our "sundowner," my first thought was, "Why couldn't we have stopped somewhere where there was something to see? But after a closer look at the variety of aquatic plants, the old-growth indigenous trees, the weaver-bird nests, and the mist already starting to form, I ended up being the last one back on the truck.
Over the past 40 years, globally, intensification of cultivated systems has been the primary source (almost 80%) of increased output. But some countries, predominantly found in sub-Saharan Africa, have had persistently low levels of productivity, and continue to rely on expansion of cultivated area.
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If you look closely, you can see the face peering out of the vent.
Baltzell Spring, Jackson County, Florida.
The Baltzell Springs Group (AKA Bosel, or Bozell Springs) near Marianna, is just outside the boundary of Florida Caverns State Park on the Chipola River
SeaLife DC1400
Field visit to a "payment for ecosystem services" project in the the Aberdare mountain range that linked sustainable agriculture practices in the mountain range with water quality downstream in the Naivasha Lake, Kenya
©FAO/Damiano Lucchetti
Students made posters of forest, lake, desert, ocean, swamp, river, mountain, or coastline ecosystem's living and non-living organisms.
Martin Wooster, Professor of Earth Observation Science at King’s College London and National Centre for Earth Observation (NCEO), measures air quality in an area of burned land in Palangka Raya, Central Kalimantan.
Photo by Aulia Erlangga/CIFOR
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Ambyvalley road,Lonavala,Mah.India
Head Shot!
found at the same spot as last year,beside a dry stream bed hidden below a culvert....may be it is a new skin..quite intact
Aambyvalley Rd.,Lonavala,Mah.,India
now called Chalcidica minea
generally observed Cossidae moths are weak flyers
Morris Li Ming Shieh, President, China Guangfa Bank (CGB), People's Republic of China and Hong Qi, President and Chief Executive Officer, China Minsheng Banking Corporation, People's Republic of China, at the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2013 in Dalian, China 11 September 2013. Photo by World Economic Forum
The thick-billed murre and common murre have ranges 1,000,000 km2 and number in the millions or tens of millions of breeding pairs. However global populations are declining, although increases have occurred in some regions. These seabirds, together with other species of alcids, face a number of direct and indirect marine and terrestrial threats, which influence their survival and reproductive success. These include transboundary pollutants, by-catch mortality from fisheries, competition with fisheries for fish stocks, disturbance of breeding sites/habitat, and unsustainable harvesting. Marine pollution, especially oil, is a significant threat. Alcids are particularly sensitive to even small oil spills because of their concentrated aggregations. There is also concern over the impacts of cruise ship tourism on Arctic seabird colonies, given its rapid growth. Greater ship traffic increases the risk of groundings and other accidents, which may result in oil spills and other consequences.
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Shore birds congregate on the jetty that separates the "kiddie pool" from the channel.
St. Andrews State Park
Panama City, Bay County Florida, USA
During the Salzburg Global Seminar session "Value(s) for Money? Philanthropy as a Catalyst for Social Transformation", Fellows envisioned their ideal "ecosystems" for philanthropy, which included a forest and an octopus!
"Fishing and livestock are not enough any more to sustain adequate incomei in Kazakhdarya-village. I established a carpenter’s workshop as an alternative income generation activity. The project (UNDP-GEF «Achieving ecosystem stability on degraded land in Karakalpakstan and Kyzylkum desert») helped me with equipment. I taught my skills to my sons. My shop is supplying the community with double window frames, doors and other wooden products. That is providing extra revenue to my family."
- Onaibek Akilbekov, carpenter
Photo by Nataliya Shulepina
Halong Bay - Vietnam
Halong Bay is one of the world’s natural wonders, and is the most beautiful tourist destination of Vietnam. Halong Bay features more than one thousand awesome limestone karsts and islands of various sizes and shapes along the 120-km coastline of Bai Chay Beach.
Its waters are host to a great diversity of ecosystems including offshore coral reefs, freshwater swamp forests, mangrove forests, small freshwater lakes, and sandy beaches. The folk tale has it that the dragons descended from heaven to help locals by spitting jewels and jade to the sea, forming a natural fortress against invaders; these precious stones are represented by the lush green outcrops. Several islands boast beautiful grottos and caves with contiguous chambers, hidden ponds and peculiar stone formations.
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Check in your cabins and start cruising through the bay to see the amazing karsts with different forms: Lion, Tea Pot, Toad, Human Head islets and then stop to visit the Sung Sot or Amazing Cave-the biggest one in Ha Long Bay.
Enjoying a wonderful sunset. Dinner and overnight on the board
Day 2: Ha Long Bay – Viet Hai Village – Cat Ba Island ( B, L, D )
AM
If you like enjoying Ha Long Bay’s sunrise, please get up early at 6.30. You have breakfast at 7.30
Start cruising toward Cat Ba Island. Stop at Van Gia floating village which belongs to Cat Ba national park.
Cycle from Viet Hai wharf to Viet Hai primitive forest , trek through the forest up the Navy Peak-the highest peak on Cat Ba island where you are overwhelmed by the beauty of Ha Long Bay and Cat ba national park.
Cycle back to the boat and cruise to sandy clean beach for barbecue lunch
PM
Kayaking around Lan Ha Bay with full of exploration. Relaxing and swimming.
Time to visit Monkey Island and Dark Cave.
In the late afternoon, you’ll get to Cat Ba town. Check in the Holiday View Hotel. Dinner and free time to explore Cat Ba town by night
Day 3: Cat Ba – Ha Long Bay – Hanoi ( B, L )
AM
After breakfast, get back to the boat by bus and start cruising back to Ha Long City. On the way, you have time for swimming at a quiet and clean sea
11.30
Arrival in Ha Long City. Lunch in a restaurant.
Take a bus back to Hanoi
16.00
Arrival in Hanoi. End of the tour
Included: Transportation in private van with A/C, English speaking guide, entrance fees and meals mentioned
Not included: Drinks, insurance, visas, personal expense, tips & gratuities
What to bring:
- Appropriate clothing for the season
- Hat and sunscreen
- Comfortable clothing and footwear for walking- Sense of fun and adventure
Price: 88$/ 1pax
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HA LONG BAY -CAT BA ISLAND
08.00
Departure for Ha Long City. On the halfway, we’ll stop for a short break of 15 minutes
11.30
Arriving in Ha Long City and meet our boat. Out on the bay you’ll enjoy a sumptuous seafood lunch
13.00
It’s time to explore some of the bay’s famed caves. Following a stop at the Sung Sot Cave or Surprising Cave as it’s known in English. This cave which is reputed to be the most beautiful in the area is sure to impress with its wealth of eerily unique stalactites and stalagmites
16.00
You’ll unwind in the afternoon sun and enjoy a relaxing swim in calm water or be paddling under your own power through a cave in a nimble kayak. As the evening sets in, you’ll have a choice to spend the night out on the idyllic water of the bay in very comfortable accommodation on the boat or to sleep in the hotel.
Day 2: Cat Ba National Park, Kayaking (B, L, D)
08.00
After breakfast, we cruise to Cat Ba island and our bus will take you to the National Park which is home of 32 different types of mammals and more than 2000 species of flora. After that we’ll transfer you to the hotel where you can have lunch and take a rest before joining other activities
13.30
Back on the water, you’ll trade the chinese junk for more nimble kayak as you get in for a closer look at the natural splendour of Lan Ha Bay. You’ll also stop in the white sands of a natural beach for an afternoon swim before returning to the hotel in Cat Ba
17.00
In the late afternoon we return to your Cat Ba island hotel where dinner is served at 6.30 pm. Then you’ll have the evening to walk along the promenade and have a look around the Cat Ba town
Day 3: Cat Ba – Hanoi ( B, L )
07.00
Following breakfast, we depart Cat Ba island for Ha Long City. You’ll have chance to enjoy more of Ha Long Bay on the way back
11.15
We arrive at the Ha Long Port and stop for lunch
13.00
Departure for Hanoi
16.15
Arrival in Hanoi and we drop you off at your hotel
Included: Transportation in private van with A/C, English speaking guide, entrance fees.
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- Appropriate clothing for the season
- Hat and sunscreen
- Comfortable clothing and footwear for walking
- Sense of fun and adventure
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Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) study on above-ground and below-ground biomass in mangrove ecosystems, part of Sustainable Wetlands Adaptation and Mitigation Program (SWAMP). Kubu Raya, West Kalimantan, Indonesia.
Photo by Kate Evans/CIFOR
Related research publication on mangrove:
Mangroves among the most carbon-rich forests in the tropics
www.cifor.org/online-library/browse/view-publication/publ...
Carbon storage in mangrove and peatland ecosystems
www.cifor.org/online-library/browse/view-publication/publ...
For more information about CIFOR’s wetlands research visit: cifor.org/swamp
If you use one of our photos, please credit it accordingly and let us know. You can reach us through our Flickr account or at: cifor-mediainfo@cgiar.org and m.edliadi@cgiar.org
Blighted mangrove leaves. Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) study on above-ground and below-ground biomass in mangrove ecosystems, part of Sustainable Wetlands Adaptation and Mitigation Program (SWAMP). Kubu Raya, West Kalimantan, Indonesia.
Photo by Kate Evans/CIFOR
Related research publication on mangrove:
Mangroves among the most carbon-rich forests in the tropics
www.cifor.org/online-library/browse/view-publication/publ...
Carbon storage in mangrove and peatland ecosystems
www.cifor.org/online-library/browse/view-publication/publ...
For more information about CIFOR’s wetlands research visit: cifor.org/swamp
If you use one of our photos, please credit it accordingly and let us know. You can reach us through our Flickr account or at: cifor-mediainfo@cgiar.org and m.edliadi@cgiar.org
There are thought to be between 20,000 and 25,000 bears in the world, which occur in 19 relatively discrete sub-populations, some of which are shared between nations. Topping the food chain in the Arctic, the polar bear is exposed to high levels of pollutants that are magnified with each step higher in the food web (a process known as biomagnification). Recent studies have suggested that the immune system may be weaker in polar bears with higher levels of toxic contaminants (e.g., Polychlorinated Biphenyls or PCBs). There is also evidence that the hormone system of polar bears is affected by pollution, something that may interfere with reproduction and growth. Climate change could also indirectly affect Arctic animals topping the food chain, such as the polar bear, through the secondary release of toxic contaminants have long been trapped in snow, ice and permafrost that is now melting.
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