Arctic Development in Connection with the Northern Sea Route: A Review of Ecological Risks and Ways to Avoid Them
The unprecedented melting of Arctic ice provides new opportunities for shipping by decreasing the distance for commercial traffic between Asia and Europe by up to 40%. However, its development is associated with inevitable problems caused by the vulnerability of polar ecosystems. As research methods...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-10-01
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Series: | Journal of Marine Science and Engineering |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/10/1415 |