Videos

1. What are FishBase and SeaLifeBase?
   This video gives a brief introduction on FishBase and SeaLifeBase, globally renowned biodiversity information systems on finfishes and other marine species that are free and publicly accessible online in over 20 languages. The video describes their coverage of species and related data, their scientific impact, as well as the recognitions they have received.
2. History of FishBase and SeaLifeBase
   Let’s trace the journey of FishBase and SeaLifeBase, two pioneering initiatives on comprehensive databases on fish and other aquatic life. This video talks about the inception of these projects, their milestones from the 1980s up to the present, and their synergies with other collaborative efforts that put them at the forefront of information relevant to aquatic biodiversity and fisheries research and management.
3. The Species Summary Page
   This video provides a detailed guide to navigating the Species Summary Pages on FishBase and SeaLifeBase, the comprehensive online databases for fish and non-fish aquatic species. Learn how to search for pieces of information and explore key sections of the Species Summary page, an essential tool for scientific research, conservation, fisheries management, and aquaculture planning.
4. Match Names Tool
   This is a guide to the Match Names Tool, a valuable feature in FishBase and SeaLifeBase that allows users to compare their list of scientific names against the current valid names. Learn how to use the tool as a useful check for preparing a species list for a report or publication, or for performing advanced queries on large datasets like rfishbase.

These videos were produced by Q-quatics for the EcoScope Academy, funded under the EcoScope Project.