1 1.10 Application of estuarine and coastal classifications in marine ...
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Box 3. Potential applications <strong>of</strong> the Scotian Shelf mar<strong>in</strong>e habitat classification (R<strong>of</strong>f et al. 2003).<br />
• Def<strong>in</strong>ition <strong>of</strong> habitat-community associations<br />
• Assessment <strong>of</strong> resource conflicts<br />
• Judg<strong>in</strong>g potential impact <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>vad<strong>in</strong>g species<br />
• Assessment <strong>of</strong> the potential role <strong>of</strong> focal species<br />
• Guide to habitat management<br />
• Framework evaluation <strong>of</strong> ecosystem processes<br />
• Framework for assessment <strong>of</strong> global climate change<br />
• Assessment <strong>of</strong> habitat suitability<br />
• Exam<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g patterns <strong>of</strong> biodiversity<br />
• Evaluat<strong>in</strong>g mar<strong>in</strong>e protected areas<br />
• Guide to environmental monitor<strong>in</strong>g<br />
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