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  • Ocean Central is a data platform that delivers a comprehensive view of ocean health and how human actions affect it, using publicly available data, scientific literature, and practical insights. The platform is guided by the scientific framework set out in Rebuilding Marine Life, the seminal paper for restoring ocean health co-authored by Wave Chief Scientist Carlos Duarte.

  • Ocean Central is developed by Wave, a collective action platform dedicated to restoring a thriving ocean by 2050. Powered by the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute, Wave strives towards the ambitious yet attainable goal of ocean regeneration within a human generation.

  • Founded by FII Board Member H.R.H. Ambassador Reema Bandar Al-Saud, Wave is guided by its chief experts: H.R.H. Prince Sultan bin Fahd bin Salman Al Saud, Professor Carlos Duarte, and Dr. Ralph Chami. Wave partners with private, public, and not-for-profit organizations to achieve its goal of ocean regeneration within a human generation. For more information, please visit thewave.global.

  • We measure global progress toward ocean goals using globally agreed-upon targets from the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals, Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, and the Paris Agreement’s climate goals. We track milestones for 2030 and 2050 to monitor both near-term and long-term progress.

  • We use global, publicly available datasets, clearly cited and linked. We do not collect first-party data. We ensure that data is from reliable, science-based sources. You can find direct links to these data sources on our Data Resources page and a detailed repository of methods and references on GitHub. Our open-source methodology ensures ocean health data is transparent and accessible to scientists, policymakers, practitioners, and the public.

  • Ocean Central brings together the full picture of ocean health, connecting data, actionable insight, news and analysis all in one place. The global platform follows a science-based framework for ocean regeneration, combining data with storytelling and linking trends to practical actions. It goes beyond presenting data to tell the story of where we are on ocean health, and what actions are needed to regenerate our oceans.

  • The platform is designed to be accessible for anyone seeking to understand ocean health and restoration progress, including policymakers, researchers, NGOs, students, researchers, and the general public.

  • Get in touch with us through our Contact page.

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