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Ocean Conservation

Oceans, covering 71% of Earth, are vital for biodiversity and human livelihoods but face threats from overfishing, pollution, and climate change. Conservation efforts, including sustainable fishing practices, marine protected areas, and pollution reduction initiatives, are essential to protect marine ecosystems. Global action is needed to expand conservation measures and ensure the sustainability of ocean resources for future generations.

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Ocean Conservation

Oceans, covering 71% of Earth, are vital for biodiversity and human livelihoods but face threats from overfishing, pollution, and climate change. Conservation efforts, including sustainable fishing practices, marine protected areas, and pollution reduction initiatives, are essential to protect marine ecosystems. Global action is needed to expand conservation measures and ensure the sustainability of ocean resources for future generations.

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Ocean Conservation

Oceans cover 71% of Earth, supporting biodiversity, climate regulation, and human
livelihoods. Yet, overfishing, pollution, and climate change threaten marine
ecosystems. Ocean conservation is critical to sustain these vital systems.

Oceans host 50% of global biodiversity, from coral reefs to deep-sea species.
Overfishing depletes stocks—33% of fisheries are overexploited, per FAO.
Sustainable quotas and marine protected areas (MPAs), like the Great Barrier Reef’s
zones, help restore populations. MPAs now cover 8% of oceans, but expansion is
needed.

Pollution, particularly plastics, is a crisis. Eight million tons of plastic enter


oceans annually, harming marine life. Initiatives like the Ocean Cleanup remove
debris, while bans on single-use plastics, as in the EU, reduce inflow.
Microplastics, found in 90% of fish, require innovative filtration technologies.

Climate change acidifies oceans and warms waters, bleaching corals and disrupting
ecosystems. The IPCC predicts a 90% coral loss by 2050 without action. Restoration
projects, like coral gardening in the Maldives, show promise but need scaling.
Carbon emission reductions are critical to slow acidification.

Human livelihoods depend on oceans. Fisheries employ 60 million people, mostly in


developing nations. Conservation ensures food security and economic stability.
Community-led efforts, like those in the Philippines, combine traditional knowledge
with modern science for sustainable management.

In conclusion, ocean conservation requires global action—expanding MPAs, reducing


pollution, and mitigating climate impacts. By prioritizing sustainable practices
and community involvement, we can protect oceans for future generations.

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