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Making marine life count: a new baseline for policy.

Meryl J Williams¹, Jesse Ausubel, Ian Poiner

¹Scientific Steering Committee, Census of Marine Life, 17 Agnew Street, Aspley, Qld, 4034 Australia. MerylJWilliams@gmail.com

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Area of Science:

Marine biology
Oceanography
Biodiversity science

Background:

The Convention on Biological Diversity requires ongoing assessment of marine ecosystems.
Effective marine environmental planning necessitates accurate biodiversity data.
Understanding ocean life is crucial for global ecological balance.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the role of the Census of Marine Life in supporting international biodiversity agreements.
To showcase the capabilities of the Census of Marine Life in discovering and monitoring marine species.
To demonstrate how the Census of Marine Life informs marine environmental planning.

Main Methods:

Comprehensive global surveys and taxonomic research.
Development of standardized monitoring protocols.
Data synthesis and accessibility platforms.

Main Results:

Significant advancements in cataloging marine species and their distributions.
Identification of key biodiversity hotspots and vulnerable ecosystems.
Establishment of a foundational dataset for marine ecosystem assessment.

Conclusions:

The Census of Marine Life provides essential data for the Convention on Biological Diversity.
Continuous monitoring of ocean biodiversity is vital for effective conservation.
The initiative supports informed marine environmental management and policy.