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The Topic will present a series of maps and charts currently available representing the distribution of the major oceanic resources. They are the results of several years of research and exploration programmes, carried out by several nations and compiled by numerous institutions and scientists. Many technologies has been used, since the beginning of the research, from the first voyagers using simple instruments to measure and to navigate the seas to the highly sophisticated satellites used in present investigations.

Map from the Man and the Ocean, a CD-ROM produced by the Russian Head Department of Navigation and Oceanography.

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Effect of trawling and dredging on seafloor habitat ( BOOK )

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Steele, John, et al.

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Report prepared by the US Committee on Ecosystems Effects of Fishing: Phase 1. Effects of bottom trawling on seafloor habitats. The report summarizes the data available concerning (i) gear-specific effects on different habitats; (ii) frequency and geographic distribution of bottom tows; and (3) physical and biological characteristics of seafloor habitats on fishing grounds.

Keywords

TRAW;

DREDGE;

IMPACT;

ENVIRONMENT;

HABITAT;

BENTHOS;

BOTTOM;

ECOSYSTEM

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WORLD

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