This raster dataset depicts the measurements of inorganic pollution in the world's oceans. See the Lineage section for complete information regarding data sources and processes. This dataset is part of the Global Map of Human Impacts to Marine Ecosystems, a collection of data and analyses related to anthropogenic drivers of change in marine ecosystems. The goal of this research is to estimate and visualize the global impact that humans are having on the oceans' ecosystems. National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis. (2008) Inorganic Pollution, 2007-2008. Science. Available at: http://purl.stanford.edu/gc538rb4535 This layer is presented in the WGS84 coordinate system for web display purposes. Downloadable data are provided in native coordinate system or projection.
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National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis