National Marine Ecosystem Status Indicators

Marine ecosystems provide food, jobs, security, well-being, and other services to millions of people across the U.S., yet the ecosystems and the people who rely on them are facing increasingly complex challenges. Tracking the status and trends of ocean and coastal ecosystems is critically important to understand how these ecosystems are changing and to identify potential issues. 

This web portal shows the status of marine ecosystems across the United States. Find data on major marine ecosystem indicators, capturing the status and trends of seven U.S. ecosystem regions, and an overall national status.