Sustainable livelihood options made available to coastal communities that are primarily dependent on the ocean and coastal ecosystems.
Marine Livelihoods (PI2894)
- Reporting Format Describe
- Metric Type Metric
- Metric Level Product/Service
- IRIS Metric Citation IRIS, 2025. Marine Livelihoods (PI2894). v5.3b.
Footnote
Organizations should footnote all assumptions used.
Usage Guidance
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Marine livelihoods, as defined by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), refer to the various ways in which coastal and marine ecosystems support human well-being, through the provision of goods and services. These livelihoods are linked to the sustainable use of marine resources, such as fish, shellfish, seaweed, and other marine products, on which communities depend for food, income, cultural practices, and overall sustenance.
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For example, one analysis found that restoration projects create an average of 15 jobs for every million dollars invested.
Impact Categories & Themes
SDG Goals & Targets
Decent Work and Economic Growth
- SDG Target 8.5
Life Below Water
- SDG Target 14.b
Metric History
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June 2025 - IRIS+ v5.3b Released (current version)
New metric. Marine Livelihoods (PI2894) was developed via the IRIS+ Marine Resources Conservation and Management Expert Subgroup.