Indicator 14.3.1 - Average marine acidity (pH) measured at agreed suite of representative sampling stations - Indicators For The Sustainable Development Goals

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Goal

Goal 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

Target

Target 14.3: Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels

Indicator

Indicator 14.3.1: Average marine acidity (pH) measured at agreed suite of representative sampling stations

Definition and concepts

Ocean acidification is the reduction in the pH of the ocean over an extended period, typically of decades or longer, which is caused primarily by the uptake of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

Comment and limitations

Method of computation

This table provides information on metadata for SDG indicators as defined by the UN Statistical Commission. Complete global metadata is provided by the UN Statistics Division.

Goal	Goal 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development
Target	Target 14.3: Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels
Indicator	Indicator 14.3.1: Average marine acidity (pH) measured at agreed suite of representative sampling stations
UN designated tier	Tier II
UN custodian agency	Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
Link to UN metadata	United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Metadata opens in a new window

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Indicator 14.3.1 Average marine acidity (pH) measured at agreed suite of representative sampling stations