@article {RN225,
	title = {An ecosystem-based deep-ocean strategy},
	journal = {Science},
	volume = {355},
	number = {6324},
	year = {2017},
	pages = {452-454},
	type = {Journal Article},
	abstract = {Increasing exploration and industrial exploitation of the vast and fragile deep-ocean environment for a wide range of resources (e.g., oil, gas, fisheries, new molecules, and soon, minerals) raises global concerns about potential ecological impacts (1{\textendash}3). Multiple impacts on deep-sea ecosystems (>200 m below sea level; \~{}65\% of the Earth{\textquoteright}s surface is covered by deep ocean) caused by human activities may act synergistically and span extensive areas. Cumulative impacts could eventually cause regime shifts and alter deep-ocean life-support services, such as the biological pump or nutrient recycling (2, 4, 5). Although international law and national legislation largely ignore the deep sea{\textquoteright}s critical role in the functioning and buffering of planetary systems, there are promising developments in support of deep-sea protection at the United Nations and the International Seabed Authority (ISA). We propose a strategy that builds from existing infrastructures to address research and monitoring needs to inform governments and regulators.},
	issn = {0036-8075},
	doi = {10.1126/science.aah7178},
	author = {Danovaro, R. and Aguzzi, J. and Fanelli, E. and Billett, D. and Gjerde, K. and Jamieson, A. and Ramirez-Llodra, E. and Smith, C. R. and Snelgrove, P. V. R. and Thomsen, L. and Van Dover, C. L.}
}
