Life below water
• Laura • 😎
Created on October 24, 2024
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Life below water
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• 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
Thank You