Total size of the world´s fleet of ships 1980-2013
Our growing population means increased human activity and a greater use of the ocean every year (e.g. increases in fishing, ship transport, marine based tourism, exploitation of non-living resources, etc.). Human activities exert ‘pressures’ on the environment through production or consumption processes (Ref. Summary of WOA, Theme E, page 8). Example of increase in pressures through global growth of shipping fleets (Ref. WOA Summary, pages 23 to 24).
Year: 2016
From collection: World Ocean Assessment Overview
Cartographer: Kristina Thygesen