Why monitor the Arctic Ocean? Services to society from a sustained ocean observing system
Available online: http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0018/001898/189843e.pdf
Peter Bates ; Keith Alverson ; Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission ; United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
Published by: UNESCO ; 2010Never has accurate information been more important, yet at
present we know very little about the Arctic Ocean. Critical physical processes are poorly understood, ecosystems remain unstudied and undiscovered, and indigenous voices go unheard. This lack of knowledge thwarts efforts to detect, predict or manage the interrelated physical, biological and social impacts of climate change, making sustainable development almost impossible. A coordinated observing system must therefore be
created for the Arctic Ocean and its coasts, to provide baseline data and ensure sustained monitoring.
Language(s): English; Other Languages: French, , Russian
Format: Digital (Free) (ill., maps)
Tags: Wildlife ; Climate change ; Society ; Oceans ; Arctic ; Arctic Ocean 
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Pourquoi surveiller l'océan Arctique? Services fournis à la société par un système permanent d'observation de l'océan (2010) 
