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South China Sea LME Maintained by FAO-FI  
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Lug rigThe East China Sea, the Yellow Sea, the South China Sea, the Sulu-Celebes Sea, and the Indonesian Seas are five Large Marine Ecosystems (LMEs) of great ecological and economic importance to the East Asia region. These five LMEs are semi-enclosed and interconnected. They are strategic, globally significant and geologically unique international water systems. The South China Sea, which lies within the Indo-West Pacific marine biogeographic province, has long been recognized as the global center of marine shallow-water, tropical biodiversity. It is bordered by China to the north, the Philippines to the east, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and Brunei Darussalam to the south, and Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam to the west.

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Guides to the families of aquatic Heteroptera for download Aquatic Bugs of Singapore and Malaysia Guides to the families of aquatic Heteroptera for download 
Chinese component of the Census of Marine Life, including the OBIS Node for the Chinese region. China Census of Marine Life Chinese component of the Census of Marine Life, including the OBIS Node for the...  
Marine parks and marine reserves - English and Chinese Marine Parks in Hong Kong, China Marine parks and marine reserves - English and Chinese 
Coastal and estuarine physical oceanography and modeling throughout the annual cycle in Hong Kong Models of Pearl River Estuary and Hong Kong Harbour (China) Coastal and estuarine physical oceanography and modeling throughout the annual ...  
Promoting sustainable aquaculture Network of Aquaculture Centers in Asia-Pacific (NACA) Promoting sustainable aquaculture 
Documents
Description of the earliest use of iron for ship-building including iron spikes and nails, tools, cooking and fishing implements. Discusses the debt of the modern steel industry to Chinese developments Science and Civilisation in China. Vol. 5 Part 11: Ferrous Metallurgy Description of the earliest use of iron for ship-building including iron spikes...  
This edition of Tropical Coasts is dedicated to the marine economies of East and Southeast Asia. The magazine is produced by PEMSEA - Partnerships in Environmental Management of the Seas of East Asia. The Marine Economy in Times of Change This edition of Tropical Coasts is dedicated to the marine economies of East an...  
Report of a conference held on 16-17 May 2007 in Singapore, as part of the Maritime Security Programme, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Nanyang Technological University. The South China Sea: Towards a Cooperative Management Regime. Conference Report Report of a conference held on 16-17 May 2007 in Singapore, as part of the Mari...  
Coastal ecosystems face gradual changes in average conditions as well as extreme events. Tropical coastal ecosystems and climate change prediction: global and...local risks Coastal ecosystems face gradual changes in average conditions as well as extrem...  
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This New Check List records the scientific names (in Latin and Chinese) in China seas and the world oceans of all species (total 22 629) of Chinese marine life in 46 major phyla, particularly the dominant Mollusca and Crustacea. Check List of Marine Biota of China Seas This New Check List records the scientific names (in Latin and Chinese) in Chin...  
Illustrated guide to the sharks and rays of Indonesia (in English and Indonesian) Economically Important Sharks and Rays. Indonesia Illustrated guide to the sharks and rays of Indonesia (in English and Indonesia...  
Illustrated guide to the sharks and rays of Indonesia (Indonesian version) Hiu Dan Pari Yang Bernilai Ekonomis Penting di Indonesia Illustrated guide to the sharks and rays of Indonesia (Indonesian version)...  
Practical Applications in the Sustainable Coastal Development in East Asia The Dynamics of Integrated Coastal Management. Practical Applications...n East Asia Practical Applications in the Sustainable Coastal Development in East Asia...  
Discusses twelve sites in detail, integrating physics and biology, engineering, economic and social issues. Award winning. The Environment in Asia Pacific Harbours Discusses twelve sites in detail, integrating physics and biology, engineering,...  Editor's Choice
A guide to Vietnam's flora and fauna that includes discussion of management issues like overfishing. Vietnam. A Natural History A guide to Vietnam's flora and fauna that includes discussion of management iss...  
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DVD video presents an overview of the Thai fishing industry from an Australian perspective. Where Our Fish Comes From. Thai fisheries, from an Australian perspective DVD video presents an overview of the Thai fishing industry from an Australian ...  
China's coast spans 14,500 km and more than 5,000 years of history. Editor's Award for this documentary film, from a six-part series on China, made by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). Wild China. Programme 6. Tides of Change. China's coast spans 14,500 km and more than 5,000 years of history. Editor's Aw...  
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