Geographic subdivisions used in the TDA -- Geomorphology and geological history -- Circulation -- Regional economic characteristics -- Mangroves -- Coral reefd -- Seagrasses -- Overexploitation of living aquatic resources: Inland capture fisheries ; Marine capture fisheries ; Capture fisheries potential ; Large pelagics -- Pollution of aquatic environments

1. Transboundary pollution -- Asia
2. Habitat (Ecology) -- Modification -- South China Sea
3. Marine resources -- South China Sea
4. Fisheries -- South China Sea
5. South China Sea -- Environmental conditions