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Global Marine Assessments: A survey of global and regional assessments and related scientific activities of the marine environment.
UNEP-WCMC Biodiversity Series 27


This sequel builds on the 2003 survey to provide a starting point for the Assessment of Assessments. It lays out the components of an effective assessment and summarizes the key considerations for establishing an assessment process, the findings of this latest survey, an analysis of gaps and emerging issues. It also draws lessons from completed assessment processes.

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