Life below water

Life below water

71%

• Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and ressources• Maintaining biodiversity• Regulating the climate• Providing vital resources(• Food security• Support global economies)

Goals

The oceans' role

• Plastic pollution• Overfishing• Global warming• Acidification and the destruction of marine habitats

Ocean Threats

• Climate regulation• Natural shields against disasters

Importance for humankind and the environment

Main causes of threats to the oceans

• “Islands” of waste• Ocean warming and acidification

Current state of the oceans

34% of fish stocks are overexploited

!!! 3 billion people depend on seafood !!!• Fishing, tourism and maritime trade => local economies Rising sea levels, extreme weather

Impact on human communities

• A loss of biodiversity• Ecological imbalances• Reduced protection against storms and erosion

Environmental consequences

coral reefs = 25% of marine life

• A lack of effective regulation• A lack of awareness• The economic dependence

The main challenges

• Plastic pollution• Global warming

Environmental challenges

• Restoring marine ecosystems = time-consuming

• A lack of awareness and education

Social challenges

• Many people depend on marine resources

Economic barriers to ocean protection

• Creating marine protected areas and restoring ecosystems is expensive• Economic dependence of industries• Unsustainable tourism

• A lack of global regulation• Conflicts of interest• Ocean governance is fragmented

Political challenges

• International collaboration• Local initiatives• Technological innovation

Sustainable solutions for the oceans

• Limited human activityExample : the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park in Australia

Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)

• The Global Alliance for Plastic Alternatives (GloLitter)• The Ocean Cleanup=> a crucial need for awareness and funding

Fight against plastic pollution in the oceans

Sustainable fisheries

The ‘Blue Flag’ program

The role of awareness

‘World Ocean Day’

'Ocean Literacy’ project

• Reduce the use of single-use plastic• Take part in beach clean-ups• Choose sustainable seafood products• Share information

Individual actions

Coastal waste management program=> by promoting markets for sustainable marine productssupporting environmentally friendly businesses

Local collective action

• Investment in research and innovation => essential• International cooperation

A call to political decision-makers

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