The UN Atlas of the Oceans
Traditionally, an atlas was a bound collection of maps, charts, plates and tables illustrating a subject. The UN Atlas of the Oceans is an on-line version, an encyclopedic survey of the best ocean information. The project is a partnership of six UN Agencies and other public and private partners, including the World Ocean Observatory.
To access information, the Atlas offers four main points of entry:
- About the Oceans: history, biology, maps and statistics to research, climatology and ecology;
- Uses of the Oceans: from fishing, shipping and mining to tourism, dumping and marine biotechnology;
- Issues: from food security and climate change to governance and human health;
- Geography: information categorized by geographical area.
The Atlas is the most comprehensive on-line resource for inquiry about the full spectrum of ocean issues. It is an essential tool for students, teachers, and others interested in detailed information about ocean systems and services.
Global Ocean Commission
Global Ocean Commission:
A Rescue Package for the Ocean
CLICK HERE to read more about the GOC and the final ocean report entitled, "From Decline to Recovery: A Rescue Package for the Global Ocean"
Ocean Health Index
A feature which highlights, by country, the goals and components of the Ocean Health Index, measuring and scoring ocean health from 0-100.
Country of the Week:
Bonaire
Goal of the Week:
Coastal Protection
Preserving Habitats That Safeguard Shores
Global Rank: 32
Score: 94
How Does Your Country's Score Compare?
Did You Know?
The goal of coastal projection measures the condition and extent of habitats that protect the coasts against storm waves and flooding. Storm protection by coastal habitats is worth billions of dollars each year. (source: OHI)
WoRMS! World Register of Marine Species
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