Water, sea and fish
Oceans are important not only for the plentiful food they can offer to man through fishing. From an ecological point of view, they provide over one half of the goods and services required to maintain the vital balance of the planet and host more animal species than any other system on Earth. In addition, through their volume and density, they absorb, store and carry large amounts of heat, water and nutritional substances. Fishing covers on average 25% of the world’s consumption of animal proteins.
Underwater deposits supply one fourth of the oil and gas requirement, and over one half of trade goes by sea. Over two billion people live within the 100 km of the coastal stretch, sometimes in heavily urbanised areas; not to mention the tourists that crowd the beaches every year. Our well-being also depends, therefore, on the well-being of the oceans and seas.
Special reports
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15 April 2014
How rich are we …. in blue gold?
Water footprint, water availability and use on a planetary scale...
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29 April 2013
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17 May 2021
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15 April 2014
How rich are we …. in blue gold?
Water footprint, water availability and use on a planetary scale...
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29 April 2013
Intruders in the Mediterranean
The Mediterranean Sea has always been considered of fundamental importance...
13 May 2013
Small steps, great footprints
Have you ever wondered how much space is taken up by an apple or a steak?...
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15 April 2014
How rich are we …. in blue gold?
Water footprint, water availability and use on a planetary scale...
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