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Ocean geomorphology

Ocean geomorphology describes the structure of the marine environment such as shelfs and slopes. Ocean geomorphology supports the provision of regulatory services, like dilution by ecosystems.

Important for the following ecosystem services:

Dilution by atmosphere and ecosystems

Water, both fresh and saline, and the atmosphere can dilute the gases, fluids and solid waste produced by human activity.

Influenced by the following drivers of environmental change:

Data needs

  • Change in ocean geomorphology

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