Table 2. Table of ten goals and philosophies included in global Ocean Health Index assessments (Halpern et al., 2012; Halpern et al., 2015).

OHI goals have a two-letter code (example: FP, Food Provision) and any sub-goals have a three-letter code (example: MAR, Mariculture). Goals and sub-goals can be added, excluded or redefined, depending on characteristics of the Assessment Area.

Food Provision (FP)	The sustainable harvest of seafood in local waters from wild-caught fisheries (FIS) and mariculture (MAR; ocean-farmed seafood)
Artisanal Fishing Opportunity (AO)	The opportunity for small-scale fishers to supply catch for their families, members of their local communities, or sell in local markets
Natural Products (NP)	The amount of ocean-derived natural resources that are sustainably extracted from living marine resources
Carbon Storage (CS)	The area and condition of coastal habitats that store and sequester atmospheric carbon
Coastal Protection (CP)	The amount of protection provided by marine and coastal habitats serving as natural buffers against incoming waves
Coastal Livelihoods and Economies (LE)	Coastal and ocean-dependent livelihoods (LIV; job quantity and quality) and economies (ECO; revenues) produced by marine sectors
Tourism and Recreation (TR)	The value people have for experiencing and enjoying coastal areas through activities such as sailing, recreational fishing, beach-going
Sense of Place (SP)	The protection of iconic species (ICO; e.g., salmon, whales) and geographic lasting special places (LSP; landmarks, ritual grounds) that contribute to cultural identity
Clean Waters (CW)	The degree to which coastal waters are free of contaminants, such as chemicals, eutrophication, harmful algal blooms, disease pathogens, and trash
Biodiversity (BD)	The conservation status of native marine species (SPP) and key habitats (HAB) that serve as a proxy for the suite of species that depend upon them