The German Brown shrimp fishery occurs mainly in the shallow Wadden Sea where large concentrations of Brown shrimp (Crangon crangon) can be found. The Wadden Sea is an ecologically important nursery area for several flat fish and round fish species. In the European Union the Brown shrimp fishery is one …

The Arctic Ocean stands at the threshold of significant changes. Climate change and the melting of ice have a potential impact on vulnerable ecosystems, the livelihoods of local inhabitants and indigenous communities, and the potential exploitation of natural resources. (Ilulissat Declaration, 2008, …

Identification of suitable sites for reintroduction of threatened species can act as a constructive key to restore and/or preserve species and their environment. A vital tool for this approach is Habitat suitability mapping. This study concentrates on the species Tridacna maxima, the Giant clam, and …

In dit rapport is geprobeerd antwoord te geven op de volgende onderzoeksvraag: Welke ontwerpmethode is optimaal en breed inzetbaar bij het grondmechanische ontwerp van suction piles in klei? Allereerst worden de randvoorwaarden van het onderzoek genoemd. Het rapport beperkt zich tot de toepassing van …