Life below water

Goal 14

Planet

Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources.

What it means

Oceans feed billions of people and absorb carbon, but are threatened by overfishing and pollution.

Key targets

Reduce marine pollution, protect coastal ecosystems, end overfishing and illegal fishing.

Pakistan and this goal

Pakistan's coast has mangrove forests in the Indus Delta and Astola Island, a marine protected area, but faces pollution from Karachi and overfishing.