Deep-sea fish stocks threatened (original) (raw)
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2. The final analysis of the project is part of the European Union-funded Hotspot Ecosystem Research on the Margins of European Seas (HERMES).
3. HERMES is an international, multidisciplinary research programme investigating Europe's deep marine ecosystems and their environment. Funded by the European Commission, HERMES brings together expertise in biodiversity, geology, sedimentology, physical oceanography, microbiology and biogeochemistry so that the relationships between biodiversity and ecosystem functioning can be better understood. For further information about HERMES, go to: www.eu-hermes.net/
4. Founded in 1451, the University of Glasgow is one of the top 100 universities in the world with an international reputation for its research and teaching and it plays an important role in the cultural and commercial life of the country. The University is a major research powerhouse, with annual contract income in the top ten of UK universities.
5. The Cambridge-based British Antarctic Survey (BAS) is a world leader in research into global environmental issues. With an annual budget of around £45 million, five Antarctic Research Stations, two Royal Research Ships and five aircraft, BAS undertakes an interdisciplinary research programme and plays an active and influential role in Antarctic affairs. BAS has joint research projects with over 40 UK universities and has more than 120 national and international collaborations. It is a component of the Natural Environment Research Council. More information about the work of the Survey can be found at: http://www.antarctica.ac.uk/
6. The Scottish Association for Marine Science (est 1884) is Scotland's largest and oldest independent marine science organisation committed to conducting world-leading research and education that contribute to an improved stewardship of the marine environment. With expertise in all core science disciplines SAMS research focusses on topics including global climate change, marine life sciences, marine policy and sustainable use of marine resources. SAMS is a collaborative centre of the Natural Environment Research Council, and - with 13 partners - is involved in developing a new university for the highlands and islands of Scotland. For more information, please visit http://www.sams.ac.uk/
7. The University of Aberdeen's Oceanlab.is the sub-sea research facility of the University of Aberdeen. Our engineers lead the world in creating systems capable of operating down to 11000 metres (36000 feet) enabling our scientists to investigate life throughout the world's oceans. We also offer testing and engineering services to industry through the Oceanlab Business Unit. Professor Priede was leader of the expeditions to deep waters south-west of Ireland from 1997-2002. More information can be found at: www.oceanlab.abdn.ac.uk/
8. The Marine Conservation Biology Institute provided vital funding for the analysis and publication of this work through a Mia J. Tegner Memorial Research Grant. More information about this organisation can be found at: www.mcbi.org/, MCBI Headquarters, 2122 112th Ave NE, Suite B-300, Bellevue WA 98004, Tel: (425) 274-1180, Fax: (425) 274-1183, Email: mcbiweb@mcbi.org
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