Knowledge products

Thematic research on ocean accounting, ocean governance and ocean sustainable development.

Ecosystem accounting for the ocean

Guidance on classifying coastal and marine ecosystem types, their conditions and services, as well as recommendations on the treatment of areas beyond national jurisdictions.

Blue Paper: National Accounting for the Ocean and the Ocean Economy

This Blue Paper highlights the opportunity for incorporating ocean accounts into national accounting frameworks and the data and technology already available at our fingertips to do so.