Progress Report

Marking ten years since its inception, the Our Ocean Conference is a pivotal force in coordinating global ocean action and facilitating cross-sector dialogue among governments, organizations, and stakeholders worldwide.

This references page provides a comprehensive list of sources cited throughout the report, documenting the research and data sources that support the findings and methodology presented in the main report sections.

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