IT PROVIDES SPIRITUAL AND MENTAL BENEFITS FOR ALL OF US
The oceans provide something different for each individual. Research suggests that the oceans are associated with better physical and mental health. This includes increasing levels of physical activity, reducing stress, and improving overall health and well-being.
It provides
50%
of the air you breathe
It provides
16%
of all animal protein
IT PROVIDES THE ANIMAL PROTEIN WE EAT
Seventeen percent of all animal protein consumed worldwide comes from fish and seafood is a primary source of protein for over 3 billion people. Unfortunately, hotter and more acidic oceans are putting biodiversity at risk, with 1/3 of existing corals and more than a third of all marine mammals in danger of extinction.
IT STABILIZES THE WORLD’S CLIMATE & STORES CARBON
The ocean helps sustain all life on Earth and is critical to the global fight against climate change. For decades, the world’s ocean has literally been “taking the heat” for climate change, absorbing over 90% of the extra heat and nearly 1/3 of the pollution from greenhouse gas emissions.
It hosts
80%
of life on the planet
IT PROVIDES LIVELIHOODS FOR MANY COMMUNITIES
Ocean-based tourism and recreation contribute about $124 billion to the U.S. economy each year and employ almost 2.4 million people. these industries depend on a healthy ocean, clean beaches, and abundant fish and wildlife.
It absorbs
30%
of the pollution
30% OF THE OCEANS PROTECTED BY 2030
Climate action is needed to ensure the oceans can continue to be a source of life and livelihood for our planet and our communities.
Overall, the ocean is becoming less habitable for fish and wildlife. Hotter and more acidic oceans are putting biodiversity at risk, with 1/3 of reef forming corals and more than a third of all marine mammals threatened with extinction.
It provides
16%
of all animal protein
IT STABILIZES THE WORLD’S CLIMATE & STORES CARBON
For decades, the world’s ocean has literally been “taking the heat” for climate change, absorbing over 90% of the extra heat and nearly 1/3 of the pollution from greenhouse gas emissions.
It hosts
80%
of life on the planet
IT PROVIDES LIVELIHOODS FOR MANY COMMUNITIES
Ocean-based tourism and recreation contribute about $124 billion to the U.S. economy each year and employ almost 2.4 million Americans. These industries depend on a healthy ocean, clean beaches, and abundant fish and wildlife.
It absorbs
30%
of the pollution
30% OF THE OCEANS PROTECTED BY 2030
Climate action is needed to ensure the oceans can continue to be a source of life and livelihood for our planet and our communities.
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