Effects of global climate change on European marine biodiversity
Global warming has a range of expected effects on marine systems. The effects may be related to changing water temperatures, circulation or habitat; while others occur through altered pathways within biogeochemical cycles and food webs. The biological responses and impacts result from the physical effects. [1]
Even without human-induced climate change, the biodiversity and biography of species is continuously changing (seasonal and annual changes). For this reason is long time monitoring necessary. The marine systems may become more dynamic and variable due to climate change. [1]
Europe may be less threatened by sea-level rise than many developing country regions. However, coastal ecosystems do appear to be threatened, especially enclosed seas such as the Baltic, Mediterranean and Black Sea. These seas have only small and primarily east-west orientated movement corridors, which may restrict northward displacement of organism in these areas. [2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Phillipart C.J.M. (ed.) (2007). Impacts of climate change on the European marine and coastal environment: ecosystems approach. European Science Foundation, Marine Board: Strasbourg, France. 82pp.
- ↑ Nicholls, R.J.; Klein,R.J.T. (2005). Climate change and coastal management on Europe's coast, in: Vermaat, J.E. et al. (Ed.) (2005). Managing European coasts: past, present and future. pp. 199-226.
