Fig. 2: Distribution of fishing pressure and conservation efforts across depth realms.
From: 3D ocean assessments reveal that fisheries reach deep but marine protection remains shallow
A Average fishing pressure by fishing gear across depth realms. Lollipops indicate whether fishing pressure in each depth realm is above (red lollipops) or below (green lollipops) global average fishing pressure. B Protection coverage of marine protected areas (MPAs) by IUCN categories and other effective area-based conservation measures (OECMs) across depth realms. Lollipops indicate whether the current protection coverage of depth realms is behind (red lollipops) or ahead (green lollipops) of the average coverage of high protection and of the 2020 CBD target. C Proportion of the ocean falling under each depth realm. D Proportion of depth realms falling under exclusive economic zones or areas beyond national jurisdiction. The four vertical dashed lines represent from left to right: average fishing pressure across depths, average coverage of high protection (MPAs of Ia and Ib IUCN categories) across depths, and the 2020 and 2030 CBD coverage targets.
