The Uses section of the UN Atlas of the Oceans contains information on the uses of the oceans - such as for food, shipping, mining, energy, and coastal habitation. The focus is on information relevant to sustainable development of the oceans. (Images courtesy of FAO and NOAA)
To help the world's troubled oceans, deeper problems must be addressed
by G. Kourous, FAO
05 May 2004
Poverty and hunger hinder efforts to promote sustainable use of marine resources, FAO says.
