Ocean Realms
A cross section diagram of the focus areas of the Census of Marine Life. Diagram created by Census Education and Outreach.
Maps and informational graphics in this gallery were created by the Census of Marine Life Mapping and Visualization Team and other Census groups where noted. Non-commercial use by permission. The Census of Marine Life was a global network of researchers in more than 80 nations engaged in a 10-year scientific initiative to assess and explain the diversity, distribution, and abundance of life in the oceans. The world's first comprehensive census of the past, present, and future of life in the oceans was released in October 2010. |