 Oceans
and seas cover over 70% of the world’s surface and
contain some of the most diverse ecosystems on earth.
Humans have used marine species and ecosystems since the
beginning of history. However, human activities continue
to threaten natural marine resources, with coastal zones
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Information Resources & Services |
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UNEP-WCMC maintains a large amount of information relating to marine and coastal
environments and their conservation. Increasingly, this information is managed
using Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Particular attention is devoted to
mapping sensitive coastal ecosystems, in preparation for emergency
response and contingency planning activities.
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| Collaboration |
- Corals@unep-wcmc.org
The UNEP Coral Reef Unit, ICRI, ICRAN and UNEP-WCMC's
Marine and Coastal programme are working together in Cambridge
to create a mass of resources and initiatives to address coral
reef issues around the world.
- ICRI -
Since July 2003, UNEP-WCMC's marine programme has provided technical
and administrative support to the UK and Seychelles goverments as
co-hosts of the International Coral Reef Initiative.
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| Current Project List |
- Project Listings?? Current List out of date - is it
relevant to provide such a list
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Useful Links
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Fish and Invertebrates Checklist?
Hawksbill Turtle Information Clearing-House
Biodiversity Map Library
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