We can rebuild ocean abundance only if we protect a large percentage of our oceans by designating marine protected areas, including essential fish habitats that are strictly enforced. The global target for marine protected areas (MPAs) set by governments under SDG14 is 10% by 2020. However, the World Conservation Congress recently agreed that 30% by 2030 is a more reasonable target. Oceana has carried out 40 at sea research expeditions since 2003 and helped protect more than one million square miles of ocean habitat. Oceana. We will continue to carry out at sea research and help governments deliver on their commitments, including, whenever possible, bringing in funding to help set up the MPA.
Progress reports
By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans
By 2020, conserve at least 10 per cent of coastal and marine areas, consistent with national and international law and based on the best available scientific information
Type of commitment
- No take marine protected area
- Marine protected area with partial protection
- Multiple use marine protected area
- Locally or community managed marine areas
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