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Fishbase

Entry ID: OBIS.Fishbase

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Summary

Abstract: FishBase is a global information system covering all aspects of fish biology, ecology, population dynamics, life history, and usage by humans. The information is provided in monthly updates at http://www.fishbase.org/. Occurrence data stem mostly from museum collections, less from surveys and the scientific literature; in addition, about 1,000 observation records were reported by the public (fish ... watchers). Fish were collected with varying gear and deposit of specimens; also trawl surveys and a few individual observations, e.g. by anglers or divers. Habitat coverage includes, marine, brackish, and freshwater.

FishBase is a relational database with information to cater to different professionals such as research scientists, fisheries managers, zoologists and many more. FishBase on the web contains practically all fish species known to science. The FishBase 2000 release summarizes the accumulation and structuring of knowledge on fish biology and ecology over the more than 10 years since its inception. FishBase 2000 now covers over 25,000 species of fish known to science, has over 70,000 synonyms and 100,000 common names in over 200 languages. The names are the key to accessing knowledge accumulated over time and mobilising scientific and non-scientific knowledge systems. Over 25,000 pictures illustrate these fish and information about them has been extracted from 20,000 references. The classification of higher taxa follows the version of Eschmeyer's Catalog of Fishes updated in November 2000. The FishBase 2000 CD-ROM contains full information on 25,000 species and comes on 4 CD-ROMS.

This following information is for obtaining the CD version. The FishBase book has 344 pages and gives in-depth information about the concepts and data sources of FishBase. It can also be used as a textbook as it explains many concepts in the fields of biodiversity, fish and fisheries. You can order FishBase by sending a US$ 95 cheque from a US-based bank, payable to 'ICLARM', to ICLARM/FishBase, MCPO Box 2631, 0718 Makati City, Philippines. Alternatively, you can send a 99 cheque payable to FishBase, to FishBase, IfM, Duesternbrooker Weg 20, 24105 Kiel, Germany. Institutions can order FishBase with a regular invoice. Registered owners of previous copies of FishBase can obtain upgrades for US$ 50 or 55. Prices include shipping by airmail.

All classes of fishes are represented, Myxini (hagfishes), Cephalaspidomorphi (lampreys), Holocephali (chimaeras), Elasmobranchii (sharks & rays), Sarcopterygii (lobe-finned fishes), and Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes), with altogether 29,200 of 30,000 estimated species.

The data can be accessed through the following web portals (see Related URL field below):
-OBIS, Ocean Biogeographic Information System, CoML (Census of Marine Life) web portal.
-EurOBIS, the European Ocean Biogeographique Information System.
-SCAR-MarBIN, the Marine Biodiversity Information Network, Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research, International Council for Science.

Related URL

Link: GET DATA

Description: OBIS Advanced Search Data Extent Map and related functions

Link: GET DATA

Description: MarBEF Data System EurOBIS Distribution Map and related functions

Link: GET DATA

Description: Southern Ocean data is downloadable from the SCAR-MarBIN web portal

Link: VIEW PROJECT HOME PAGE

Description: FishBase home page

Geographic Coverage

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Spatial coordinates

N: 88.0

S: -80.0

E: 180.0

W: -180.0

Data Set Citation

Dataset Originator/Creator: Froese, R. And D. Pauly, eds.

Dataset Title: Fishbase

Dataset Release Date: 2001

Dataset Release Place: Manila, Philippines

Dataset Publisher: International Center for Living Aquatic Resources (ICLARM)

Version: Fishbase2000

Data Presentation Form: database

Online Resource: http://www.fishbase.org/

Temporal Coverage

Start Date: 1800-01-01

Stop Date: 2003-07-16

Location Keywords

OCEAN > ARCTIC OCEAN

OCEAN > ATLANTIC OCEAN

Science Keywords

ATMOSPHERE > ATMOSPHERIC TEMPERATURE > AIR TEMPERATURE

ATMOSPHERE > ATMOSPHERIC TEMPERATURE

ISO Topic Category

CLIMATOLOGY/METEOROLOGY/ATMOSPHERE

Platform

WEATHER STATIONS

Project

ESIP > Earth Science Information Partners Program

Use Constraints Published on the World Wide Web by the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), P.O. Box 3000, Boulder, Colorado 80307-3000. The National Center for Atmospheric Research is operated by the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research and is sponsored by the National Science Foundation. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this Web document are those of ...

Ancillary Keywords

Climate Diagnostics

Climate

Temperatures

Data Center

Atmospheric Chemistry Division, National Center for Atmospheric Research, University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Data Center URL: http://www.acd.ucar.edu/

Data Center Personnel
Name: WG_I_BUREAU Phone: 1 303 497 7072 Fax: 1 303 497 5628 Email: ipcc-wg1 at ucar.edu Contact Address: IPCC WG I TSU DSRC R/CSD8 325 Broadway City: Boulder Province or State: Colorado Postal Code: 80307-3000 Country: USA

Publications/References

Alexander, L.V., X. Zhang, T.C. Peterson, J. Caesar, B. Gleason, A.M.G. Klein Tank, M. Haylock, D. Collins, B. Trewin, F. Rahimzadeh, A. Tagipour, P. Ambenje, K. Rupa Kumar, J. Revadekar en G. Griffiths, 2006. Global observed changes in daily climate extremes of temperature and precipitation. J. Geophys. Res., 111 (D05109), doi:10.1029/2005JD006290. http://www.knmi.nl/publications/fulltexts/2005jd0062903.pdf

"Assessing the Physical Science of Climate Change: IPCC Working Group 1 (2007)", from material presented by Dr. Susan Solomon (co-chair WG I) at the Royal Society London and the Norwegian Academy of Sciences, http://ipcc-wg1.ucar.edu/

Creation and Review Dates

DIF Creation Date: 2008-12-10

Last DIF Revision Date: 2012-02-15

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