The International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) is responsible for the management of several highly migratory fish species in the Atlantic Ocean and its adjacent seas. A visual representation displaying these species and their geographical distribution aids in understanding the spatial dynamics of fisheries management. This representation correlates specific marine regions with the presence and management efforts related to designated species, facilitating a geographically contextualized overview of ICCAT’s responsibilities.
Visual tools demonstrating managed species distributions are vital for effective resource allocation and conservation planning. Such displays can highlight areas of high species concentration, identify potential conflict zones between different fishing fleets, and support the assessment of environmental impacts on these species. Historically, reliance on tabular data made comprehensive spatial analysis challenging; visual formats offer accessible and intuitive insights that are useful for researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders.
