Global Distribution of Coral, Mangrove and Seagrass Diversity

Similar to corals, the region of greatest mangrove diversity is in Southeast Asia, particularly around the Indonesian Archipelago (Burke et al., 2001). There are…

Coral Reefs

Distribution of the world's coral reefs. Oceans blue carbon sinks, along with coral reefs and kelp communities, all fulfill very important functions in the…

How the comb-jelly (Mnemiopsis leidyi) is spreading through European seas (invasive species)

The most threatening event for the Caspian ecosystem was the arrival of the North American comb jelly (Mnemiopsis leidyi). It was brought accidentally to…

Distribution of lodgepole pine in Sweden

Forest distribution in Scandinavia is affected by several different species. This is to demonstrate the concentration of lodgepole pine (pinus contorta) in Sweden. The…

World map of forest distribution (Natural resources – forests)

Approximately 240 million of the world's poor that live in forested areas of developing countries depend on forests for their livelihoods. Forest and its…

Turbot distribution in the Black Sea

Illustration in a set of graphics prepared for a pilot assessment report on the Black Sea drainage basin, for the UNEP Global Impact on…

Distribution and spawning areas of four fish species

Distribution and spawning areas of arctic cod, polar cod, herring and capelin in the Barents Sea region. The Barents region is in the Arctic…

Distribution and trends of wild Rangifer in the Arctic

Distribution and observed trends of wild Rangifer populations throughout the circumpolar Arctic (from The Circum Arctic Rangifer Monitoring and Assessment Network, CARMA). Note: Wild…

Arctic char species complex, distribution map

The Arctic char species complex, sensu stricto, represent a key component of the marine and freshwater ecosystems of the north. Chars are stressed by…

Distribution and current trend of polar bear subpopulations throughout the circumpolar Arctic

Polar bears occur in 19 relatively discrete subpopulations with an estimated worldwide abundance of 20,000– 25,000 animals. Our knowledge of the status and trend…

Comb-jelly (Mnemiopsis leidyi) spreading through the Caspian Sea (invasive species)

The comb jelly (Mnemiopsis leidyi) is well adapted to the habitat (salinity, temperature, and food range) and reproduces faster than endemic species. As it…

Orangutan distribution on Borneo (Indonesia, Malaysia)

The distribution of Orangutan on Borneo is rapidly decreasing, as mankind is reducing the available habitat for the apes. The loss of forest, through…