Mediterranean coastal wetlands are considered biodiversity hot-spots and contain a high
number of endemic species. The biodiversity of these ecosystems is endangered by several …

This chapter reviews the current state of knowledge of Mediterranean wetlands in the sense
of the Ramsar Convention and their recent trends, largely based on the results produced by …

Wetlands are critically important for biodiversity and human wellbeing, but face a range of
challenges. This is especially true in the Mediterranean region, where wetlands support …

The Ramsar Convention (or the Convention on Wetlands), signed in 1971, was one of the
first international conservation agreements, promoting global wise use of wetlands. It has …

Abstract Analysis of small-scale inland fisheries (SSIFs) is often highly dispersed and tends
not reflect the true magnitude of their contribution to society. This is partly due to the …

Although biological conservation is based on international agreements, its effectiveness
depends on how countries implement such recommendations as effective conservation …

Despite covering only 0.82% of the ocean's surface, the Mediterranean Sea supports up to
18% of all known marine species, with 21% being listed as vulnerable and 11% as …

The distribution of micro-plastics (MPs) has been documented all over the world though
there is a paucity of data in Africa. The study aimed to recapitulate existing information on …

The Sardinian wetlands belong to the Sardinia‐Corsica corridor of the central eastern
Mediterranean bird flyway. They supply the food and shelter for many waterbird species and …

Eutrophication is a major cause of wetland degradation worldwide. In recent decades,
reductions in nutrient inputs have led to improvements in water quality in many rivers and …