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

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

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

This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from US statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from US statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other US-specific metadata information.

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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.

Indicator name	Average marine acidity (pH) measured at agreed suite of representative sampling stations
Target name	Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels.
Global indicator description
UN designated tier	3
UN custodial agency	IOC-UNESCO (Partnering Agencies: UNEP)
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