Title
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Aquatic species distribution maps of interest to fisheries |
Date
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2008-12-10T00:00:00 |
Date type
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Revision: Date identifies when the resource was examined or re-examined and improved or
amended
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Edition
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First |
Presentation form
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Digital map: Map represented in raster or vector form
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Abstract
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A collection of aquatic species distribution maps of interest to fisheries.
IMPORTANT: The thumbnail shows the coverage of the aquatic species distribution GIS database currently hosted by FAO. Red
shades indicates higher number of species, blue shades indicates lower number of species
The main source of information to describe the species distribution was their habitat descriptions and geographic distributions
as derived from the official FAO Catalogues of Species. It was possible to make use of this information using a Geographic
Information System approach after standardization of terms used in the descriptive contexts.
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Purpose
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The distribution can help identifying areas of higher biodiversity or species associated with vulnerable marine habitats.
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Maintenance and update frequency
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As needed: Data is updated as deemed necessary
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Descriptive keywords
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fisheries , natural resources and services , land management , river management , coast management , ocean management , fisheries
and habitat management , resource management , Geoportal (theme).
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Descriptive keywords
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World (place). |
Language
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English |
Character set
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UTF8: 8-bit variable size UCS Transfer Format, based on ISO/IEC 10646
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Topic category code
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Biota |
Topic category code
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Environment |
Topic category code
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Oceans |
Supplemental Information
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As fisheries are fundamentally spatially distributed, responsible management requires a solid understanding of the underlying
spatial dimension of fishery resources. Geographical Information Systems (GIS) provide the technology for mapping the distribution
of aquatic resources, their environment, fishery management units, production systems, etc. which can support decision-making.
FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Department plays a unique role in providing such information which helps map global trends.
All information organized and disseminated by the FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Department includes a geographic dimension
as an essential element for monitoring fisheries at global level and for supporting decision-making for FAO Members concerned
with global fisheries governance.
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