Ecosystem

Ecosystem

A geographically specified system of organisms, the environment, and the processes that control its dynamics. Humans are an integral part of an ecosystem.

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Industry/Domain: Fishing
Category: Marine fishery
Organization: NOAA
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ecosystem

Biology; Parasitology

The system of ecologic relationships upon which the life of any particular living organism is based which includes weather, food supply, natural enemies, etc. A number of ...

ecosystem

Natural environment; Coral reefs

An ecological community considered together with the non-living factors of its environment as a unit.

ecosystem

Archaeology; Evolution

A community of organisms interacting with a particular environment.

ecosystem

Anthropology; Cultural anthropology

A group of organisms with specific relationships between themselves and a particular environment.

ecosystem

Biology; Cell biology

The community living in an area and its physical environment.

ecosystem

Biology; Ecology

A biotic system formed by the interaction of a community of organisms in a particular area with their environments, is named as ecosystem.

trash fish

Fishing; Marine fishery

In aqua farming, trash fish are referred to as less valuable, small breeds caught in the wild to feed bigger, more expensive varieties such as carp or tilapia. With the steady ...

conceptual model

Fishing; Marine fishery

A depiction or representation of the most current understanding of the major ecosystem features and processes (including biological, physical, chemical, and geopmorphic ...

technological interaction

Fishing; Marine fishery

An interaction between fisheries resulting from the impact of one fishery using a particular technology (e.g. trawl gear) on another fishery, usually using a different technology ...

terrace

Fishing; Marine fishery

A relatively flat horizontal or gently inclined surface, sometimes long and narrow, which is bounded by a steeper ascending slope on one side and by a steeper descending slope on ...

olympic fishing

Fishing; Marine fishery

A popular term to denote the "race-to-fish" phenomenon which is characterized by an increasing number of highly efficient vessels fishing at an increasing pace, with season length ...

endorsement

Fishing; Marine fishery

A designation on a limited entry permit that authorizes the use of the permit for a particular gear, length of vessel, or in a particular segment of the fishery.

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Lake

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