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https://doi.org/10.37547/ajbspi/Volume06Issue02-06
Enhancing the Bioecological Monitoring System in the Republic of Karakalpakstan: Challenges and Prospects
Abstract
This article examines the current state of the bioecological monitoring system in the Republic of Karakalpakstan under conditions of increasing environmental pressure. The region faces serious ecological challenges, including land degradation, desertification, water scarcity, climate change, and the long-term consequences of the Aral Sea crisis. Effective bioecological monitoring plays a crucial role in assessing environmental changes, conserving biodiversity, and ensuring sustainable natural resource management.
Keywords
Bioecological monitoring, environmental management, biodiversity conservation
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