Movement away Progress
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significant progress Significant progress
moderate progress Moderate progress
insufficient progress Insufficient progress
movement away Movement away from target
calculation not possible Calculation not possible (i.e.: time series too short)
BLACK ARROW shows trend influenced by a methodological change.
Ocean health

Coastal bathing sites with excellent water quality

moderate progress

Marine waters affected by eutrophication

calculation not possible

Global mean surface seawater acidity

insufficient progress
Marine conservation
Marine protected areas
significant progress
Sustainable fisheries
Estimated trends in fish stock biomass
significant progress
Estimated trends in fishing pressure
moderate progress

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