Large marine ecosystems (LMEs) produce 95 percent of the world's fish catch, making them the focal point of global efforts for sustained and predictable productivity. Oceanographers and biologists have identified 64 LMEs worldwide.
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Large marine ecosystems (LMEs) produce 95 percent of the world's fish catch, making them the focal point of global efforts for sustained and predictable productivity. Oceanographers and biologists have identified 64 LMEs worldwide.