Why We Need to Coexist with the Ocean:
The ocean is the lungs of the Earth, it produces more oxygen than the Amazon rainforest. The numbers speak for themselves: more than 50% of the oxygen we breathe comes from marine phytoplankton. Protecting the ocean is essential for maintaining the air we depend on.
The ocean supports an intricate food web. Disrupting any part of it—whether by overfishing or pollution has a cascading effect.
Additionally, a large portion of the global population depends entirely on the ocean for food, livelihood, and economic stability. Fish alone make up a crucial part of the human diet, with millions of tons caught daily. Sustainable fishing practices are essential to ensure future generations can continue to benefit from marine resources.
Our planet’s stability relies on the ocean. Every ecosystem plays a role, and if balance is lost, the entire system collapses.
The ocean regulates climate by moving heat around the globe, transporting warm water to the poles, and influencing atmospheric conditions. It also plays a role in the albedo effect, which affects global temperatures and weather patterns.
