Web Products: World Oceans






Catch and Value

This shows catch time series and maps for commercial species, and the values from these.
Biodiversity

Presents the global distribution of marine species (or group), and of their threat status.
Ecosystems

Presents the global distribution of physical and biological features of ecosystems, and related maps.
Catch and Value

Global marine landings by taxa (EEZs and High Seas)
This shows a time series (1950 to present) of the world's marine fisheries catches.
Global marine landings by taxa in EEZs
This shows a time series (1950 to present) of fisheries catches in the world's EEZs.
Global marine landings by taxa in High Seas
This shows a time series (1950 to present) of fisheries catches outside of the world's EEZs.
Fuel consumption by marine fisheries in 2000
This shows a spatial map showing fuel consumption by marine fisheries in 2000
Marine Trophic Index
This shows a spatial map showing changes (1950-2002) values of the MTI (i.e., mean trophic level)
Percent of marine landings - EEZ vs. High Seas
This shows the percentage of the world marine catch that is taken inside and outside of maritime countries' EEZs.
Maps of global marine landings distribution
This shows catch maps for commercial species.
Biodiversity

Marine species distribution
Presents the global distribution of marine invertebrates, marine reptiles, seabirds and marine mammals.
Biomass and species richness
Presents the biomass of selected marine groups, and their species number.
Historic expeditions
Presents information on historic expeditions and more recent scientific surveys which documented aspects of marine biodiversity.
Ecosystems

Global Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)
Presents a map showing the location of over 4500 marine protected areas (MPAs).
Large seamounts
Presents the distribution of over 14000 large seamounts.
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