Life below water
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+OUR OCEAN, THE PLANET’S LARGEST ECOSYSTEM IS + ENDANGERED
+Human activity is choking the ocean
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+ Around 17 million metric tons of plastic enters our oceans each year
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+ The main sources of marine pollution are land-based, leading to + a seemingly unstoppable flow of litter, waste and run-off into the ocean.
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+ Plastic pollution each year is expected to double or + triple by 2040, threatening all marine life.
+Human activites harm marine life, coastal communities, and human health.
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+ The ocean obsorbs 23% of human-generated Co2 and 90% of excess heat. This causes record ocean heat, marine heatwaves, and deaths, harming ecosystems and threatening climate change mitigation.
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+ Our waste pollutes oceans, our seafood consumption contributes to overfishing, and our tourism choices affect marine habitats
+Pollution created by humans leaves marine species vulnerable, and we notice more fatalities than ever. + Including the coral reefs, which are known as the lungs of the planet. +
+But, by breaking the habits..
+..each and everyone of us can make a difference!
+It all comes down to how we decide to behave
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+ What actions can we do as individuals?
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- Find a Goal 14 charity you want to support. Any donation, big or small, can make a difference! +
- Cut waste by avoiding plastic, as their improper usage and single-use disposal is a significant source of ocean pollution. +
- Organize a community cleanup of nearby rivers, oceans, or coasts. Or simply contribute by yourself. +
- Reduce carbon emissionsby minimizing your carbon footprint by conserving energy, using eco-friendly transportation options, and supporting renewable energy sources. +
- Share knowledge with others about the importance of marine conservation and inspire them to join efforts in protecting marine life. +