Changing levels of predation on benthos as a result of exploitation of fish populations

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Benthos populations of cod, whiting and haddock in the North Sea have declined since 1970, primarily due to commercial fishing. Fish predators are also increasing their consumption on lowered benthos populations, and these changes will probably continue to affect this ecosystem.

Environmental aspects, Fisheries, Predation (Biology), Benthos, Benthic zone

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Risk perception, social trust, and public participation in strategic decision making: implications for emerging technologies

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A discussion of risk management and emerging technologies is presented, focusing on citizen participation and public opinion. Topics include citizen trust in science, technological risks, trust in information sources, demography, and public participation methodology.

Risk management, Technological innovations, Public participation, Public opinion

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Nutrient fluxes through the Humber estuary -- past, present and future

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A study of the nutrients found in the United Kingdom's Humber estuary is presented. Present-day nutrientrs have been depleted in comparison with those believed to have been in the area some 3,000 years ago.

Estuaries, Estuarine ecology, Estuarine ecosystems

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