Summary indicators can present key messages in an approachable way and can help galvanise public support for change. The often-quoted “USD 50 billion per year in additional revenue if fisheries are optimally managed” (World Bank 2009) is probably over-precise, but gives the message that the benefits are large and achievable. But a large dashboard also carries the danger of losing a clear message that speaks to policy makers and helps communication with the media and with citizens.