Overview

Marine Regions is a comprehensive geographic database that provides detailed information on marine and coastal areas worldwide. It includes data on maritime boundaries, exclusive economic zones (EEZs), marine protected areas (MPAs), and other relevant geographic information. Marine Regions is an essential resource for marine spatial planning and management, offering tools for visualizing and analyzing spatial data. The database can be accessed at Marine Regions.

Application

Marine Regions is used by a wide range of stakeholders, including government agencies, researchers, conservationists, and marine spatial planners. It provides accurate and up-to-date geographic information that supports decision-making processes in marine management and conservation. The database helps users identify and map maritime boundaries, assess spatial data for marine planning, and implement effective management strategies. Marine Regions also facilitates the integration of geographic information into marine conservation projects and educational programs.

Key Features

• Detailed information on maritime boundaries and exclusive economic zones (EEZs)

• Comprehensive data on marine protected areas (MPAs)

• Tools for visualizing and analyzing marine spatial data

• Access to geographic information for marine and coastal areas worldwide

• Support for marine spatial planning and management

Relevance for the Global Biodiversity Framework

Marine Regions contributes to the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) by providing essential geographic information for marine spatial planning and conservation. Accurate spatial data is crucial for the effective management and protection of marine biodiversity. By offering reliable geographic information, Marine Regions supports efforts to establish and manage MPAs, track progress towards biodiversity targets, and implement sustainable marine resource management practices. The tool helps stakeholders visualize and analyze spatial data, ensuring informed decision-making for biodiversity conservation.