Background and interpretation of the 'Marine Trophic Index' as a measure of biodiversity
Pauly D;Watson R;;
Philosophical transactions of the Royal Society of London. Series B, Biological sciences2005Vol. 360pp. -
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Abstract
Since the demonstration, in 1998, of the phenomenon now widely known as 'fishing down marine food webs', and the publication of a critical rejoinder by Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) staff, a number of studies have been conducted in different parts of the world, based on more detailed data …