Evaluation of factors influencing Asian continent ocean health status using a semi-parametric production function

- Asian ocean health is in jeopardy.
- The causes are due to overfishing, pollution, acidification, transportation and climate change.
- The ocean health goals and socioeconomic variables are used to develop a health production function.
- Semi-parametric regression models are developed.
- All variables positively influenced Asian Ocean Health status with Biodiversity having the most influence.
- Policy makers can use the information in developing strategies to improve ocean health.