Global Distribution of Seagrass

The dataset shows the global distribution of seagrasses, and is composed of two subsets point and polygon occurence data in shapefile format. The data were compiled by UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre in collaboration with many collaborators across the globe. The global dataset is available for download at: https://data.unep-wcmc.org/datasets/7

Data and Resources

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Last Updated February 25, 2021, 15:25 (UTC)
Created October 29, 2020, 22:45 (UTC)
Region TC
Language eng
Topic Category Biota; flora and/or fauna in natural environment
Temporal Extent Start 1934
Temporal Extent End 2018
Dataset Reference Date 2018
Lineage The dataset was created from multiple sources (in 128 countries and territories), including maps (of varying scales), expert interpolation and point-based samples. Before inclusion in the dataset, occurrence records were reviewed using published reports, peer-reviewed literature and expert consultation.
West Longitude -175.428
South Latitude -43.551
East Longitude 178.617
North Latitude 69.945
Spatial Reference System WGS84
Responsible Organisation Name Hidden (personal data protection)
Contact Mail Address Hidden (personal data protection)
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Access Limitations Restricted, send data request to point of contact
Use Constraints Not for commercial use
Resource Reference Cite data source as: UNEP-WCMC, Short FT (2017). Global distribution of seagrasses (version 6.0). Sixth update to the data layer used in Green and Short (2003). Cambridge (UK): UN Environment World Conservation Monitoring Centre. URL: http://data.unepwcmc.org/datasets/7
Data Format shape
Update Frequency irregular
Accuracy 30m
Resource Type Dataset
Metadata Date 2019-11-22
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