Our oceans are the largest, most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth. They produce over half of the oxygen we breathe, regulate the climate, and directly provide food and livelihoods for 3 billion people around the world.

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All complex life on Earth depends on our oceans. However, our oceans are facing numerous threats which are leading to a rapid decline in biodiversity and ecosystem health. These threats not only impact the ocean but also have ripple effects on the entire planet, affecting everything from weather patterns to food security.

 

The onward march of the climate crisis and each of the challenges associated with it is frightening. While we cannot completely stop climate change, we can reduce its effects. If we don’t, we may face mass extinction events and the total collapse of global biodiversity in our lifetimes.

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Now more than ever, we need to start living sustainably and in equilibrium with nature. To live sustainably, everything a person requires for life in modern society (food, water, shelter, clothes, education, transport, etc.) needs to be consumed at a rate that allows natural resources to be replenished. 

 

This requires a collective effort from individuals, governments, and organizations worldwide to protect and restore ocean health and biodiversity through sustainable practices and policies.