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    • Sergei Ostroumov
      Conservation of Living Nature and Resources: Problems, Trends, and Prospects. A relevant book. See: http://5bio5.blogspot.com/2012/06/conservation-of-living-nature-and.html ** This book was one of the first ones that started the series of scientific publications about the value of biodiversity; this book was among the first books that provided well structured scientific arguments that demonstrated that it is really necessary and urgent to protect biodiversity. This book was among the first that provided a scientific basis for nature conservation and formulated the fundamental principles and axioms of nature conservation. Thsi book became very popular with lecturers and students who are involved in environmental protection and nature conservation worldwide.
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      Gateway National Recreation Area is a member of the National System of Marine Protected Areas. Check out their facebook and like them as well as Gateway. Thanks!
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      Support the new Gulf of Mexico MPA Network by liking the new facebook fan page!!
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  6. National Marine Protected Areas Center shared NOAA's Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary's photo.
    Monday
    So cool!
    A collage of sanctuary photos showing the shapes of the alphabet from A to Z.
    Photo: A collage of sanctuary photos showing the shapes of the alphabet from A to Z.
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  8. National Marine Protected Areas Center
    September 7
    Happy Friday Facebook Friends! We hope you're planning on spending some time this weekend at an MPA. Tell us about it! And be sure to check out our MPA mapping tool to find out more information about your favorite MPA.

    http://www.mpa.gov/dataanalysis/mpainventory/mpaviewer/
    Photo: Happy Friday Facebook Friends! We hope you're planning on spending some time this weekend at an MPA. Tell us about it! And be sure to check out our MPA mapping tool to find out more information about your favorite MPA. http://www.mpa.gov/dataanalysis/mpainventory/mpaviewer/
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  9. National Marine Protected Areas Center shared National Ocean Service's photo.
    September 5
    Doesn't this look like fun? It's actually hard work. These folks are removing loosestrife, an invasive plant, from the waters of Chesapeake Bay -- our nation's largest estuary.

    Every Wednesday this month, we'll be featuring estuary facts and links to estuary info you can use in honor of National Estuary Day on Sept. 29. Not sure what an estuary is? Check out our Ocean Fact: http://go.usa.gov/rmSh
    Photo: Doesn't this look like fun? It's actually hard work. These folks are removing loosestrife, an invasive plant, from the waters of Chesapeake Bay -- our nation's largest estuary. Every Wednesday this month, we'll be featuring estuary facts and links to estuary info you can use in honor of National Estuary Day on Sept. 29. Not sure what an estuary is? Check out our Ocean Fact: http://go.usa.gov/rmSh
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  11. National Marine Protected Areas Center shared NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries's photo.
    August 27
    Congrats to NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries!
    Your national marine sanctuaries are turning 40! On October 23, 1972, the National Marine Sanctuaries Act was signed, setting the stage for protection of America’s underwater treasures on an unprecedented scale.

    Starting today, NOAA’s Nat...
    ional Marine Sanctuary System is counting down to the 40th anniversary with a list of the top 40 most significant accomplishments from its history.

    Follow the countdown here: http://go.usa.gov/r5kx

    A new accomplishment will be highlighted on our website every weekday from now until October 23, starting with #40: the designation of Monitor National Marine Sanctuary as the first sanctuary in 1975!
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    Photo: Your national marine sanctuaries are turning 40! On October 23, 1972, the National Marine Sanctuaries Act was signed, setting the stage for protection of America’s underwater treasures on an unprecedented scale. Starting today, NOAA’s National Marine Sanctuary System is counting down to the 40th anniversary with a list of the top 40 most significant accomplishments from its history. Follow the countdown here: http://go.usa.gov/r5kx A new accomplishment will be highlighted on our website every weekday from now until October 23, starting with #40: the designation of Monitor National Marine Sanctuary as the first sanctuary in 1975!
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  12. National Marine Protected Areas Center
    August 22
    Please share the photo below and help us encourage others to support marine protected areas! For more info, visit www.mpa.gov.
    Photo: Please share the photo below and help us encourage others to support marine protected areas! For more info, visit www.mpa.gov.
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  13. National Marine Protected Areas Center shared a link.
    August 16
    For many fish, sun exposure can lead to skin cancer. But sharks seem to be immune to these illnesses. Can they hold the key to curing cancer?

    Check out this article on Discovery News.
    Sharks Get Worry-Free Tans : Discovery News
    news.discovery.com
    The animals' skin darken and they don't get related skin diseases. Could they hold a cure to skin cancer?
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  14. National Marine Protected Areas Center shared a link via MyDiscovery.
    August 15
    Fascinating fact from MyDiscovery:
    One of the more interesting recent discoveries in the Shark world is the fact that at least some, if not all, female sharks are capable of "virgin birth," i.e. having a baby without the involvement of a male's DNA. What other surprising things have you learned about sharks lately?
    Second 'Virgin Birth' Documented in Shark : Discovery News
    dsc.discovery.com
    The first documented virgin shark birth seemed like an odd miracle, but now a second female has become pregnant sans daddy, adding to the evidence that female sharks don't always need a male to conceive, according to a new study.
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  15. National Marine Protected Areas Center shared Jay Beaton's photo.
    August 15
    Thumbs up if you recognize THIS shark for Shark Week!
    Hello, they call me #Bruce! #SharkBaitOohHaHa
    Photo: Hello, they call me #Bruce! #SharkBaitOohHaHa
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  16. National Marine Protected Areas Center
    August 14
    In honor of Shark Week, enjoy this photo taken at Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. With no fishing pressure, and physical isolation from human impacts, the average biomass of predatory fish in Papahānaumokuākea is three times greater than in the main Hawaiian Islands.
    (Photo Credit: James Watt)
    Photo: In honor of Shark Week, enjoy this photo taken at Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. With no fishing pressure, and physical isolation from human impacts, the average biomass of predatory fish in Papahānaumokuākea is three times greater than in the main Hawaiian Islands. (Photo Credit: James Watt)
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