Ecosystem Service and Natural Capital Indicator Dataset for Plymouth Sound National Marine Park (UK): Observed and Aspirational Indicators with Evaluation Criteria

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.