JUNE, 7 & 8
ECOSYSTEM: Destructive practices, such as bottom trawling, are causing irreparable damage to marine ecosystems, including coral reefs and deep-sea habitats.
POLLUTION: The oceans are becoming increasingly a dumping ground for a variety of pollutants, such as mercury, plastic waste and chemicals. This pollution not only threatens marine life and ocean habitats, but is also a serious threat to human health.
WASTE: Marine resources have the potential to sustainably feed millions of people. However, we are wasting these valuable resources due to inadequate fishing practices, resulting in a negative impact on global food security.
of carbon dioxide emissions that are absorbed by the oceans every year.
of Brazilians believe that water is a poorly cared for resource.
of the oceans remain untouched by human activity.
of national research budgets are directed to ocean science.
Testimony
Life is about flow, not about the things we have. Water in a tank spoils. The flowing water gives life.
The blue economy is estimated to be worth more than US$1.5 trillion per year globally. It provides over 30 million jobs and supplies a vital source of protein to over three billion people.
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