M.J. Costello, C.S. Emblow, R. White (Eds.): European Register of Marine Species. A Check-list of the Marine Species in Europe and a Bibliography of Guides to their Identification.

Abstract

The European Register of Marine Species (ERMS) is a register of marine species in Europe to facilitate marine biodiversity research and management. The foundation of biodiversity research and management is correctly identifying and naming species. This project will produce a register of marine species in Europe, linked with a bibliography of identification guides, register of taxonomic experts, locations of collections of reference specimens, and an Information Pack on European marine biodiversity. The species register is novel in its geographic extent, range of taxa covered, and use of state-of-the-art World Wide Web software for publication and networking. It is anticipated that the Register will become a standard reference (and technological tool) for marine biodiversity training, research and management in Europe. The project started in April 1998 and will end in March 2000. People interested, especially those with expertise in marine taxa, are invited to contact the co-ordinator or other participants to get on the project circulation list. The European Register of Marine Species (ERMS) is produced by a research consortium funded by the European Union under the Marine Science and Technology (MAST) programme. Contact: University of Southampton, School of Biological Sciences, Basset Crescent East, Southampton, SO16 7PX; Telephon +44 01703 592021; Fax +44 01703 594269; e-mail: rjwhite@soton.ac.uk ; Internet: http://www.sobs.soton.ac.uk/sobs: Information about obtaining this dataset is available via World Wide Web: (source: Global Change Master Directory, http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa).