Data covering the marine environment, including fisheries, coral reef  health, ocean chemistry, and coastal zones.

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Oceans, Seas, & Coasts

The social and economic vulnerability data set was produced for the Reefs at Risk project by World Resources Institute (WRI) and classifies the Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs) for 108 coral reef countries and territories according to an index of their reef dependence, adaptive capacity, and social vulnerability. Results are presented as quartiles, with 27 countries/territories classified in each of 4 categories (low, medium, high, and very high for reef dependence and social vulnerability; very low, low, medium, and high for adaptive capacity). The Reef Dependence index is based on the following inputs: reef-associated population, reef fisheries employment, reef-associated exports, nutritional dependence on fish and seafood, reef-associated tourism, and shoreline protection. The Adaptive Capacity index is based on the following inputs: economic resources, education, health (expressed as life expectancy), governance, access to markets, and agricultural resources. The Social Vulnerability index is the result of the combination of the Reef Dependence index, Adaptive Capacity index, and Exposure to Reef Threats (i.e., the Reefs at Risk integrated local threat index). The Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs) for uninhabited and sparsely inhabited territories with coral reefs are also included in this shapefile, but are not included in the indices. The purpose of this data set is to provide a comparative analysis of coral reef countries and territories according to their reef dependence, adaptive capacity, and social and economic vulnerability to reef loss. Results were compiled at the national level, or in some cases the subnational level where data were available. Resource Watch shows only a subset of the data set. For access to the full data set and additional information, see the Learn More link.  
  
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Reefs at Risk: Social Vulnerability Data

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Social and Economic Dependence on Coral Reefs

Adaptation Capacity to Reef Loss

Vulnerability to Reef Loss

Dependence, adaptive capacity, and social and economic vulnerability related to coral reef loss

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Social and Economic Dependence on Coral Reefs

Social and Economic Dependence on Coral Reefs

Adaptation Capacity to Reef Loss

Vulnerability to Reef Loss