- Title
- Global Large Marine Ecosystems
- Abstract
Large marine ecosystems (LMEs) are regions of the world's oceans, encompassing coastal areas from river basins and estuaries to the seaward boundaries of continental shelves and the outer margins of the major ocean current systems. They are relatively large regions on the order of 200,000 km² or greater, characterized by distinct bathymetry, hydrography, productivity, and trophically dependent populations. Productivity in LME protected areas is generally higher than in the open ocean. Oceanographers and biologists have identified 66 LMEs worldwide.
Data Source:
http://onesharedocean.org/data#388- Publication Date
- July 13, 2020, 11:17 a.m.
- Type
- Vector Data
- Category
- Large Marine Ecosystems
- Large Marine Ecosystems (LMEs) are relatively large areas of ocean space of approximately 200,000 km² or greater, adjacent to the continents in coastal waters where primary productivity is generally higher than in open ocean areas.
- Regions
- Global
- Owner
- iwlearnkcgudcz
- Language
- English
- Supplemental Information
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