Pursuant to Resolution EC-55/1, this document provides information on the key outcomes of Ocean Decade implementation across the four main pillars of activity: (i) Decade Actions; (ii) Governance and coordination structures and informal working groups; (iii) Resource mobilization; and (iv) Stakeholder engagement and outreach over the period from July 2023 to May 2024, including the 2024 Ocean Decade Conference. It identifies remaining challenges and opportunities across the pillars and concludes with a vision and outlook to 2025 and beyond.

Decision proposed: The Executive Council is invited to consider the draft IOC Resolution IOC EC-57/[4.7] published separately.