The astonishing progress of information technology based on computers and the Internet has spawned databases that can house, analyze and share massive volumes of data. Oceans, the largest biosphere on earth, are home to an enormous number of living species, and a huge amount of data is produced by research on marine life. Marine life has a considerable impact on humans in terms of fishery resources, leisure, and material cycling functions. Databases are powerful tools for furthering an understanding of the relationship between marine life and human beings and setting directions for the future.
Selected Papers No.14