Global assessments of the status of marine exploited ecosystems and their management: what more is needed?

► There is strong need for interdisciplinary assessment of exploited marine ecosystems. ► Governance and management must be linked to the ecological status of fished ecosystems. ► Developing country marine ecosystems, in particular, are facing considerable challenges. ► Incorporating local expertise in global ecosystem assessments has major advantages. ► IndiSeas is incorporating multi-disciplinary indicators for policy and decision makers.