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The Global Snapshot
Scuba divers and snorkellers are recording sightings of key indicator species and evidence of pressures on the marine environment (such as pollution and overfishing) that have been created by human (anthropogenic) activity.

This valuable data is creating a unique and evolving 'Global Snapshot' of our oceans. Marine scientists from all over the world selected the earthdive indicator species, the anthropogenic pressures and the 30 eco-regions in which they can be sighted. Select an earthdive eco-region from the drop-down box below and then click GO. Then click on any species to reveal more information.
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The indicators for Tropical Indo-Pacific s eco-region
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Species: All Sharks
Estimated number(s) seen:
Avg:
Min:
Max:
1.4
0
35
Dafor Scale: Rare
Avg Time Spent Observing: 12.849162 mins

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Species: Groupers (Serranidae)
Estimated number(s) seen:
Avg:
Min:
Max:
9.6
0
128
Dafor Scale: Occasional
Avg Time Spent Observing: 11.670391 mins

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Species: All Marine Turtles
Estimated number(s) seen:
Avg:
Min:
Max:
0.4
0
10
Dafor Scale: Rare
Avg Time Spent Observing: 11.134078 mins

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Species: Butterfly Fish (Chaetodontidae)
Estimated number(s) seen:
Avg:
Min:
Max:
5.3
0
150
Dafor Scale:
Avg Time Spent Observing: 12.223463 mins

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Species: Crown of Thorns Starfish (Acanthaster planci)
Estimated number(s) seen:
Avg:
Min:
Max:
45.6
0
517
Dafor Scale: Frequent
Avg Time Spent Observing: 12.748603 mins

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