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Marine Eco(system)in the Strait of Gibraltar

At the beginning of this year, Pelican of London cruises the Western Mediterranean Sea. I take this as a prompt to share some insights into the marine (eco)system of this region and its state of conservation. For millennia… Read More

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Posted on March 3, 2026 by Dr Charlotte Braungardt

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Marine Eco(system)in the Strait of Gibraltar

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