All of us can be ocean stewards and embrace the global ocean that sustains, nourishes, and inspires us. 1) The ocean affects every human life. It supplies freshwater (most rain comes from the ...
5 Reasons Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are Critically Important for Ocean Ecosystems
MPAs are vital habitats for marine species and act as a buffer to protect people from storm surges What's your favorite MPA? ...
6 Reasons Why Coral Reefs are Important
Most of us know coral reefs are beautiful, but did you know that they are a vital component of ocean health? In recent decades many of the world's coral reefs have suffered because of global warming, ...
Every Other Breath You Take Comes From the Ocean
The vast global ocean covers most of our planet and sustains us. Every other breath we take comes from the ocean. Oxygen comes from photosynthetic organisms - trees, plants, phytoplankton, and ...
7 Reasons Healthy Oceans Foster Healthy People
1. Healthy oceans provide a wide range of nutritious seafood for people including salmon, halibut, crab, and shellfish and many others. 2. Healthy oceans maintain global climate stability. Oceans ...
4 Ways the Arctic Ecosystem is Impacted by Climate Change
The Arctic ecosystem is facing serious challenges which requires global collaborative efforts to reduce carbon emissions and protect critical marine habitats. Photo by RALPH LEE HOPKINS, ...
The Marvels of Marine Snow
Beneath the surface of the vast ocean unfolds a captivating phenomenon known as marine snow. It plays a crucial role in sustaining life beneath the ocean waves. Marine snow encompasses a complex ...
Why the UN High Seas Treaty is Critical to Save the Global Oceans
The United Nations High Seas Treaty, Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction treaty (BBNJ treaty) is a crucial force in preserving global Ocean. This is a legally binding treaty is strategically ...
7 Reasons the Climate Crisis is an Ocean Crisis
We are connected by a global Ocean that covers over 70% of our planet. 7 Reasons the Climate Crisis is an Ocean Crisis Rising sea levels have occurred this last century ...
8 Ways to Reduce Waste During the Holiday Season
Americans throw away 25% more trash during the holiday season, Thanksgiving to New Year's, than any other time of year. Here are some suggestions of things you can do to decrease your environmental ...