Climate change and biodiversity in Melanesia: climate change impacts on ecosystem resilience and MPA management in Melanesia
Climate Change Resilience, Biodiversity Conservation
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McLeod, Elizabeth
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Salm, Rodney V
Climate change poses a major threat to marine ecosystems, species, and productivity from the tropics to the poles. The marine ecosystems of Melanesia are no exception, but many may be well positioned to survive expected climate impacts, including coral bleaching, sea-level rise, ocean acidification, and increased severity of tropical storms.