In 2016, the G7 Ministers agreed to take an ambitious approach to tackling ocean issues, and developed the Future of the Seas and Ocean Initiative with 5 Main Action Areas:
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Support the development of a global initiative for an enhanced, global, sustained sea and ocean observing system.
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Support an enhanced system of ocean assessment through the UN Regular Process for global reporting and assessment of the state of the marine environment.
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Promote the improvement of global data sharing infrastructure to address the challenges of physical, chemical and biological data.
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Strengthen collaborative approaches to encourage the development of regional observing capabilities and knowledge networks.
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Promote increased G7 political cooperation by identifying additional actions needed to enhance future routine ocean observations.