ORCiD
- Kizzy Beaumont: 0009-0006-2893-6961
- Sian Rees: 0000-0001-9606-783X
Description
This dataset provides a comprehensive set of ecosystem service (ES) and natural capital (NC) indicators for the Plymouth Sound National Marine Park (UK), developed through a co-evaluation of monitoring systems for transformative ocean governance. A total of 109 indicators are identified and mapped across the natural capital logic chain (asset state, pressures, ecosystem service flows, and benefits), drawing on existing datasets, literature, and stakeholder workshop input. Each indicator includes metadata, evaluation against standardised quality criteria, and assessment of strengths and limitations. The dataset includes both current indicators and aspirational indicators, highlighting gaps in monitoring and opportunities for future development. It underpins the analysis presented in the associated publication and supports transparency and further research on integrated social-ecological monitoring.
Publication Date
2026-05-01
Deposit Date
April 2026
Publisher
University of Plymouth
Keywords
Natural Capital, Ecosystem service indicators, Social-ecological systems, National Marine Park
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Recommended Citation
Beaumont, K., Ashley, M., Mullier, T., & Rees, S. (2026) Ecosystem Service and Natural Capital Indicator Dataset for Plymouth Sound National Marine Park (UK): Observed and Aspirational Indicators with Evaluation Criteria [data set]. University of Plymouth Research Repository. Available at: https://doi.org/10.24382/3021eb91-df82-4d6b-82d0-caa31ffb4a5a
