Hidden Assets: Biodiversity Below-Surface
Policy Brief No. 5 from UNESCO, SCOPE, and UNEP
The Earth's soils and sediments are dynamic living interfaces that are habitats for millions of species. To sustain the productivity of our lands, freshwaters and oceans, it is essential to learn how these below-surface species provide vital ecosystem services and to integrate this knowledge into management and policy decisions.
Source: Source: SCOPE [1]