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Main challenges for the conservation of the Thermal Dome

Since the Dome is on the high seas, it lacks a regulatory framework to protect it from human activities, so its conservation and sustainable use of resources and ecosystems cannot be assured at present. What is being done about this situation? Consult this infographic.

 

Threats to the Thermal Dome

Overfishing, maritime traffic, plastic pollution and underwater noise are some of the main threats in the Dome. Learn more about their effects in this infographic.

 

Economic activities in the Thermal Dome

The Thermal Dome is of great importance to the economy both through its direct uses such as shipping and commercial fishing, as well as indirect uses such as tourism.

 

Marine biodiversity in the Thermal Dome

The Dome is an ecosystem with a great abundance of species. This infographic shows some of the species found in the Dome.

 

Oceanographic dynamics of the Thermal Dome

The extension of the Dome fluctuates from year to year, because it depends on the interaction of oceanographic and terrestrial systems that are variable. In this infographic you can learn about the dynamics of this phenomenon.