Critical species, including man, within the biosphere.
The protection of critical ecosystems appears to be a sounder management strategy than the protection of critical species. Environmental quality-control systems designed to protect ecosystems are described. These quality-control systems will make it possible to optimize the ability of ecosystems to assimilate and transform wastes and protect them from degradation.
D000818:Animals; D004463:Ecology; D004787:Environmental Pollution / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005399:Fishes; D006801:Humans; D007220:Industrial Waste; D011786:Quality Control; D014876:Water Pollution / Q000517:prevention & control*
D007220:Industrial Waste