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1. Introduction
2. A better understanding of the mediterranean in order to understand the impacts of climate change
2.1. The Mediterranean : an ever changing climatic and physiographical history
2.2. Great continental influence
2.3. Exceptional biological interest
3. Threats to the physical environment
3.1. A perturbed climate
3.2. A sea level rise, with heavy consequences
4. Impacts on marine and coastal biodiversity
4.1. Threats facing the landscapes and coastal biodiversity
4.2. Under water, out of sight, a clear meridionalisation of the ecosystem
4.3. Climate change is amplifying biological invasions
4.4. Proliferation of pathogens and diseases endanger both humans and biodiversity
4.5. Acidification of water, another factor of diseases and mortality rates
4.6. Key factors for the adaptation of species: resilience, resistance
5. Will climate change affect the fisheries ?
6. Institutional and legal elements
6.1. Various actors involved
6.2. RAC/SPA : a key role in tackling the impact of climate change on marine and coastal biodiversity
7. What strategy to mitigate the impact of climate change on mediterranean biodiversity ?
8. Conclusions and recommendations