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aquatic ecology

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natural sciences, mathematics and statistics

environment

environmental sciences

aquatic ecology

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Description

Aquatic ecology is the study of aquatic organisms, how they interact, where they live, and what they do.

Alternative Labels

biology of aquatic ecology

eco-systems in water

field of aquatic ecology

science of aquatic ecology

water eco-systems

water ecosystems

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knowledge

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cross-sector skills and competences

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DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion of the European Commission developed ESCO in collaboration with stakeholders and with the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop).

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Current version: ESCO v1.2 (Last update 15/05/2024)