UNEP-WCMC advised earthdive to divide the world’s oceans into 30 eco-regions which were broadly similar in terms of climate and capable of supporting common types of marine flora and fauna.
Marine scientists and biologists with specialised knowledge in these ecoregions each nominated five marine life species, whose numbers, when monitored over time, would indicate the presence or absence of a significant pattern or condition for each eco-region.
This information is valuable in determining the changing state of our oceans and helps to determine and prioritise urgent conservation activities.
Discover these earthdive eco-regions by clicking on the links below:
Africa (North-West) – Atlantic Coast – Temperate
Africa (Southern) – Sub-tropical/Warm Temperate
Africa (South-West) – Temperate – Benguela Current
Africa (West) – Atlantic Coast – Tropical
America (North) – Atlantic Coast – Sub-polar
America (North) – Atlantic Coast – Sub-tropical
America (North) – Atlantic Coast – Temperate
America (North) – Pacific Coast – Sub-polar
America (North) – Pacific Coast – Sub-tropical
America (North) – Pacific Coast – Temperate
America (South) – Atlantic Coast – Sub-tropical
America (South) – Atlantic Coast – Temperate
America (South) – Atlantic Coast – Tropical
America (South) – Pacific Coast – Sub-tropical
America (South) – Pacific Coast – Temperate
America (South) – Pacific Coast – Tropical
Australia – Sub-tropical/temperate
Japan/Asia – Sub-tropical (south of 29 degrees)
Russia (Eastern) Sea of Okhotsk – Sub-polar
Download information packs for each eco-region here Briefing Packs
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