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Data sharing and use for contributing to SDG14 on marine biodiversity and marine debris

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    Enhancement of marine scientific knowledge is essential for addressing the challenges of SDG14 such as ocean acidification, marine pollution and conservation of the sea and marine resources including biodiversity. JAMSTEC has been obtaining marine physical, chemical and biological information by using research vessels, deep-sea survey systems, mooring and floats, etc. The information gathered is useful for achieving SDG14, and has been widely shared through the Internet and by other ways. For example, JAMSTEC operates BISMaL (Biological Information System for Marine Life) which collects and shares photos and movies of marine lives as well as biodiversity information including distribution. BISMaL works as an information platform for Japanese node of OBIS (Ocean Biogeographic Information System), which is operated by UNESCO/IOC. Ministry of the Environment of Japan identified EBSAs (Ecologically or Biologically Significant Areas) within Japanese Exclusive Economic Zone, using these data from BISMaL. EBSA constitutes scientific information which is essential for achieving SDG14.5 (marine conservation).
    JAMSTEC has also made efforts to develop a deep sea debris database, which is built upon the picture data obtained through marine scientific research done by JAMSTEC. This database, which is open to public from April 2017, is expected to help research on the ecological and biological impact of marine debris and to speed-up the activities on SDG14.1 as well as to facilitate a deep understanding on the marine debris issue.

    Deep-sea Debris Database : http://www.godac.jamstec.go.jp/catalog/dsdebris/e/index.html
    BISMaL : http://www.godac.jamstec.go.jp/bismal/e/
    Tohoku Ecosystem-Associated Marine Sciences Project : http://www.i-teams.jp/catalog/viaphol/metadataList

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    UNESCO/IOC

    Goal 14

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

    Goal 14

    14.1

    By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution

    14.1.1

    (a) Index of coastal eutrophication; and (b) plastic debris density

    14.2

    By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans

    14.2.1

    Number of countries using ecosystem-based approaches to managing marine areas

    14.3

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

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

    14.4

    By 2020, effectively regulate harvesting and end overfishing, illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and destructive fishing practices and implement science-based management plans, in order to restore fish stocks in the shortest time feasible, at least to levels that can produce maximum sustainable yield as determined by their biological characteristics

    14.4.1
    Proportion of fish stocks within biologically sustainable levels

    14.5

    By 2020, conserve at least 10 per cent of coastal and marine areas, consistent with national and international law and based on the best available scientific information

    14.5.1
    Coverage of protected areas in relation to marine areas

    14.6

    By 2020, prohibit certain forms of fisheries subsidies which contribute to overcapacity and overfishing, eliminate subsidies that contribute to illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and refrain from introducing new such subsidies, recognizing that appropriate and effective special and differential treatment for developing and least developed countries should be an integral part of the World Trade Organization fisheries subsidies negotiation

    14.6.1

    Degree of implementation of international instruments aiming to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing

    14.7

    By 2030, increase the economic benefits to Small Island developing States and least developed countries from the sustainable use of marine resources, including through sustainable management of fisheries, aquaculture and tourism

    14.7.1

    Sustainable fisheries as a proportion of GDP in small island developing States, least developed countries and all countries

    14.a

    Increase scientific knowledge, develop research capacity and transfer marine technology, taking into account the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission Criteria and Guidelines on the Transfer of Marine Technology, in order to improve ocean health and to enhance the contribution of marine biodiversity to the development of developing countries, in particular small island developing States and least developed countries

    14.a.1
    Proportion of total research budget allocated to research in the field of marine technology

    14.b

    Provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets

    14.b.1

    Degree of application of a legal/regulatory/policy/institutional framework which recognizes and protects access rights for small‐scale fisheries

    14.c

    Enhance the conservation and sustainable use of oceans and their resources by implementing international law as reflected in United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, which provides the legal framework for the conservation and sustainable use of oceans and their resources, as recalled in paragraph 158 of "The future we want"

    14.c.1

    Number of countries making progress in ratifying, accepting and implementing through legal, policy and institutional frameworks, ocean-related instruments that implement international law, as reflected in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, for the conservation and sustainable use of the oceans and their resources

    Name Description
    14.1 By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution
    14.2 By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans
    14.5 By 2020, conserve at least 10 per cent of coastal and marine areas, consistent with national and international law and based on the best available scientific information
    14.a Increase scientific knowledge, develop research capacity and transfer marine technology, taking into account the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission Criteria and Guidelines on the Transfer of Marine Technology, in order to improve ocean health and to enhance the contribution of marine biodiversity to the development of developing countries, in particular small island developing States and least developed countries
    Establishment of Deep-sea Debris Database
    Hosting of the 6th OBIS Steering Group meeting
    Registration and publication of biological data on Tohoku Ecosystem-Associated Marine Sciences Project
    In-kind contribution
    facilities of JAMSTEC
    Title Progress Status Submitted
    Partnership Progress 2019-08-29 On track
    Data sharing and use for contributing to SDG14 on marine biodiversity and marine debris
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    Timeline
    01 April 2014 (start date)
    01 March 2019 (date of completion)
    Entity
     Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, and JAMSTEC(Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology)
    SDGs
    Ocean Basins
    North Pacific
    Communities of Ocean Action
    Marine pollution, Marine and coastal ecosystems management, Scientific knowledge, research capacity development and transfer of marine technology
    Countries
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    Contact Information

    Tsuyoshi Sugiura, Deputy Manager of International Affairs Division, JAMSTEC