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Ecosystem Coverage - Ocean Central

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Ecosystem Coverage

Healthy ecosystems such as mangroves, coral reefs, and seagrasses are critical to ocean resilience. We measure their global extent from the 1950s through today, with projections to 2050. These habitats face growing threats, from climate change to coastal development. Explore the action wedges to see what it will take to restore and protect ocean ecosystems at scale.

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Data Sources: Multiple sources. Review in methodology documentation.

See Also

Marine Life Abundance

The overall prevalence of marine species relative to
a 1970 historical baseline.