Bargains abound in the oceans, but hidden costs can hurt economies and environments locally and globally. Throughout the world, people depend on ocean products and services for livelihoods, health, and recreation. Check out the global benefits of ocean foods, products, and services here.

Living Resources

Non-Living Resources

Ships

Tourism/Recreation

Coastal Zone

Aquaculture

Oil and Gas

Pollution

Ocean Planet Exhibition Floorplan

gene carl feldman (gene@seawifs.gsfc.nasa.gov) (301) 286-9428
Judith Gradwohl, Smithsonian Institution (Curator/Ocean Planet)