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This component of the Sea Around Us project web site presents information on both historic expeditions, and more recent surveys, with emphasis on the fish that were collected. Some older expeditions are described using information assembled from journals, other narratives, maps, drawings and other material, while for recent surveys, the information provided include the expedition name, year(s), the countries covered and the sponsoring institution. References to sources are given when available.