SDG 14: Life Below Water (2025)
Explore targets, indicators, global and regional progress, marine pollution, protected areas, fish stocks, ocean acidification, subsidies, and leading organizations.
Data: UN SDG Index, UNDP, UNEP, FAO, Our World in Data, 2025
Data: UN SDG Index, UNDP, UNEP, FAO, Our World in Data, 2025
Marine Protected Areas
8.2%
of oceans protected (2023)[6][8]
Fish Stocks Sustainable
65%
within sustainable levels (2023)[6][8]
Plastic Pollution
~11M t
enters ocean/year (2023)[5][6][8]
Ocean Acidity (pH)
8.06
global mean (2023)[6]
On Track for 2030?
No
Most targets off track[4][5][6][8]
SDG 14 Targets and Indicators
Plastic Pollution and Eutrophication by Region (2023)
Plastic debris density (kg/km²) and coastal eutrophication index (selected regions)[5][6][8].
Marine Protected Areas (% of EEZ, 2023, Selected Countries)
% of exclusive economic zone (EEZ) designated as marine protected area[6][8].
Fish Stocks Within Sustainable Levels (2023, Selected Regions)
% of assessed fish stocks within biologically sustainable levels[6][8].
Ocean Acidity (pH, 1990-2023, Global Mean)
Mean surface ocean pH (lower = more acidic)[6][8].
SDG 14 Corporate, NGO and Policy Leaders (2025)
| Entity | Country/Region | Type | SDG 14 Focus | Impact/Score |
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