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Marine debris collected
Year Value
2008 25239.5
2009 59437.5
2010 33436.5
2011 92897.6
2012 122365.6
2013 49080.4
2014 76935.8
2015 69128.9
2016 70840.6
2017 82175.4
2018 95632.0
2019 108644.1
2020 138361.9
2021 120736.2
2022 126035.4

Source: Korea Marine Environment Management Corporation

Geographical Area: Total

Sub-indicators: 1,000 ton

Data type

Alternative national data (Type3)
This is national statistics used as an alternative even not exactly corresponding to UN SDGs indicators.
When no statistics corresponding to Type1 and 2, it can be selected through consultation with the concerned agencies.
Indicator name

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

Marine debris collected
Definition

Mainly through the central government and local governments, The amount of marine debris collected is measured based on the results of various collection projects, and is largely classifided as coastal debris, floating debris and deposited debris
Data source

Marine Environment Information Portal
Data collection

The amount of marine debris collected is estimated on the basis of a variety of marine debris collection projects of the central and local governments
Organizations

Korea Marine Environment Management Corporation
Periodicity

Annually
Metadata https://kostat-sdg-kor.github.io/sdg-indicators/public/data/Metadata-14-01-01_ENG.pdf opens in a new window

This table provides information on metadata for SDG indicators as defined by the UN Statistical Commission. Complete global metadata is provided by the UN Statistics Division.

Indicator name

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

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

UNEP
Metadata https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/metadata/files/Metadata-14-01-01.pdf opens in a new window