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Maps, Statistics and Databases Maintained by FAO-FI  
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This section represents the entry point to maps, statistics and online databases currently accessible from the UN Atlas of the Oceans and to collections of maps related to the oceans. Another entry point to maps is through the GEOGRAPHY worldview where maps have been catalogued according to their geographic coverage.
 
Maps from the Atlas of the Oceans
 
Atlas of the Oceans
Photo title: Atlas of the Oceans
Photo credit: Russian Head Department of Navigation and Oceanography (HDNO)
Collection of maps from the 3 volume Atlas of the Oceans, published by the Russian Head Department of Navigation and Oceanography (HDNO), and covering various aspects of the oceans, are now available. By clicking the link below, users can look at a preview of what is available. Members of UN Atlas can access the full size images of each map from the sub-topic Ocean Maps from Russian Atlas available on the left navigation bar.   See More...
 
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Interactive map to locate UN Atlas informationAn interactive map, is available as an additional geographic tool to locate Topics and Related Knowledge throughout the Atlas.   See More...
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Statistics and Databases
 
The UN Atlas of the Oceans contains Fisheries Statistics and Information. It also includes databases such as FAOSTAT, the largest online, multilingual database on food and agriculture covering 50 years, with data on trade in agricultural products, and library databases on the science and management of aquatic organisms and environments.
 
 
 
 
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This book shows the diversity and special attributes of plants and animals that live in the mangrove habitat in the broad Australasian region, plus the many benefits and services they provide. Photographs and field keys. Australia’s mangroves. The Authoritative Guide to Australia’s Mangrove Plants This book shows the diversity and special attributes of plants and animals that...  
Authoritative reference work. Text, species lists, references, contact organisations, images and maps. Coral Reefs of Japan Authoritative reference work. Text, species lists, references, contact organisa...  
Fishers, observers and scientists can identify the main Australian target and bycatch species from this field guide Field Guide to Australian Sharks & Rays Fishers, observers and scientists can identify the main Australian target and b...  
Important Gulf of Mexico biodiversity baseline prior to the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. Also available at GulfBase.org Gulf of Mexico, Origins, Waters and Biota. Vol. 1 Biodiversity Important Gulf of Mexico biodiversity baseline prior to the Deepwater Horizon O...  
The Kimberley Coast of north-western Australia is one of the last and largest coastal wilderness areas in the world, with images and maps. Kimberley Coast The Kimberley Coast of north-western Australia is one of the last and largest c...  
Describes one of the first projects of the Census of Marine Life (CoML), which was dedicated to the study of the mid-Atlantic Ridge and called Mar-Eco. Life in the Mid Atlantic Describes one of the first projects of the Census of Marine Life (CoML), which ...  
Major themes and debates in development geography Making Development Geography Major themes and debates in development geography 
This volume of 35 conference papers provides the latest results of work on thematic maps linking acoustic mapping and geological sampling to marine biology for underpinning sustainable ocean management. Mapping the Seafloor for Habitat Characterization This volume of 35 conference papers provides the latest results of work on them...  
Integrates data analysis and numerical modeling in a single, coherent framework, allowing students to understand the natural flow from measurement to scientific understanding Modeling Methods for Marine Science Integrates data analysis and numerical modeling in a single, coherent framework...  
An updated, enhanced global report  with additional data, maps and statistics available online at www.wri.org/reefs Reefs at Risk. Revisited An updated, enhanced global report with additional data, maps and statistics a...  
An authorative guide to the Seychelles featuring chapters on biodiversity and each island group. Maps and illustrations. Seychelles. The Brandt Travel Guide An authorative guide to the Seychelles featuring chapters on biodiversity and e...  
This book provides in-depth descriptions of 322 species of sharks, rays and chimaerids, accompanied by full-colour illustrations, descriptions, line illustrations and distribution maps. Sharks and Rays of Australia. Second Edition This book provides in-depth descriptions of 322 species of sharks, rays and chi...  
The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture (SOFIA) is the flagship publication of the FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Department. The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture (SOFIA) 2010 The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture (SOFIA) is the flagship publicatio...  
This volume commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO. It looks at how governments use science to establish ocean policies, with chapters ranging from the history of ocean management to current advances in marine science, observation and management applications, and the international agencies that co-ordinate this work. Excellent illustrations. Troubled Waters. Ocean Science and Governance This volume commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Intergovernmental Oceanogr...  
The photographs of Norbert Wu Under Antarctic Ice The photographs of Norbert Wu 
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...  
It is important to maintain our estuaries as healthy, productive environments. Describes Australia's 974 estuaries. Where River Meets Sea: Exploring Australia's Estuaries It is important to maintain our estuaries as healthy, productive environments. ...  
This atlas provides the first truly global assessment of the state of the world's mangroves. Written by a leading expert on mangroves with support from the top international researchers and conservation organizations, this full colour atlas contains 60 full-page maps, hundreds of photographs and illustrations and a comprehensive country-by-country assessment of mangroves. World Atlas of Mangroves This atlas provides the first truly global assessment of the state of the world...  
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