Spatial Data Structures for Ocean Accounts
This technical report introduces the ways spatial data is used within ecosystem accounting and ocean accounting more broadly.
Knowledge products
Thematic research on ocean accounting, ocean governance and ocean sustainable development.
Using Ocean Accounting towards an integrated assessment of ecosystem services and benefits within a coastal lake
This paper develops an ocean account for Lake Illawarra in New South Wales, Australia, compiling the accounts for the years between 2010 and 2020.
The emerging intersection between Marine Spatial Planning and Ocean Accounting: a global review and case studies
This paper presents the first analysis of the intersection between marine spatial planning and ocean accounting.
Marine Spatial Planning and Ocean Accounting: Synergistic tools enhancing integration in ocean governance
This paper explores the roles MSP and ocean accounting play in strategic ocean governance, and how synergies may be enhanced to further an understanding of complex ocean systems.
Ecosystem Services Factors
This report provides a compilation of global coastal ecosystem services factors for the purpose of enabling more coherent measurement of ocean services and the production of ocean accounts.
A Guide to Creating Core Ocean GDP Accounts
This guidance document provides a comprehensive introduction into how to create core ocean accounts.
The Global Ocean Asset Data Package
The Global Ocean Asset Data Guide provides practical support to countries for the use of global data on ocean assets in developing national ocean accounts.
Africa Dialogue Position Paper 2022
The paper summarises the thematic areas discussed at the Africa Dialogue and provides a number of recommendations for the advancement of ocean accounting and blue economies in Africa.
Core Ocean Statistics v.1.0
The aim of this study is to develop a set
Global Progress Assessment on Ocean Accounting (2022)
Note: an updated assessment was completed in 2025 and results