FAQ - Ocean Central

Ocean Central is a collaborative platform for tracking progress and driving action toward ocean regeneration. We aim to help people understand the ocean’s health by bringing together the best available ocean data, providing a clear view of positive trends as well as where gaps in knowledge exist. To learn more, visit our About page.

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.

Explore: Learn about the benefits and challenges facing our ocean, the pressure it endures, and solutions for its regeneration.

Track: Navigate scientific data to find opportunities, learn from successes, and focus efforts on regenerating our ocean.

Connect: Share data, cultivate partnerships, and collaborate with others who care about restoring the ocean.

Stories: Explore content that breaks down complex information with visual analysis, personal stories, and insights to deepen understanding of the ocean.

Our Connect page offers opportunities for data providers and anyone passionate about ocean health to join data collection initiatives, collaborate with others, and submit project ideas. Join us in filling critical gaps in ocean data to build a complete picture of our ocean’s health.

We bring together the best available ocean data to monitor progress in ocean conservation and restoration. See our Data Resources page to learn more about our data sources.
 

No, we do not collect first-party data. Instead, we use vetted data sources and provide direct links to these sources on our Data Resources page.
 

Our newsletter provides the latest ocean news, inspiring stories, and data-driven insights.

Get in touch with us through our Contact page.

As new open-source ocean data becomes available and global targets for ocean health are refined or established, we will update the Track pages accordingly. All new data must go through our vetting process to ensure accuracy and reliability. While we aim to provide timely updates, the frequency depends on the availability of vetted data and evolving targets, so updates may not happen on a regular schedule. We are committed to keeping our content aligned with the most current, credible data.