Fig. 1: Vertical distribution of benthic realms, pelagic realms, and depths targeted by fishing gear.
From: 3D ocean assessments reveal that fisheries reach deep but marine protection remains shallow
The depth at which fishing gears are represented indicates the maximal depth at which these gears are operated. Only one type of fishing gear was depicted per depth maxima, but the same depth maxima apply to all gears listed in a same column (e.g., set longlines and pots are deployed down to the upper bathyal). The mesophotic benthic realm (−30 to −150 m) was further subdivided into “upper mesophotic” (−30 to −60 m) and “lower mesophotic” (−60 to −150 m) in our analyses.
