The ocean shapes our weather
Ocean currents help move heat around the world, making the climate less extreme and our planet more habitable.
The ocean slows climate change
By absorbing a large part of our CO2 emissions and most of the excess heat generated by emissions, and by storing carbon from marine life, the ocean provides vital climate mitigation.
The ocean is home to a myriad of life
The world's seas and oceans contain millions of different kinds of life, many of them unknown to science.
The ocean is the lungs of the world
Life in our seas and oceans produces half of the oxygen we breathe.
The ocean heals us
Our seas and oceans provide life-saving drugs, and ocean life could be the key to tackling the diseases of the future.
The ocean feeds us
More than 3.5 billion people depend on our seas and oceans for their primary source of food.
The ocean makes us whole
It is where we came from and where we always return, to rest, swim, dive, sail, and to nurture our physical and mental health.Spotlight On
New report: Fishing for a New Era – Small-scale, low-impact fishing shows the way.
A new report published today unveils 12 innovative business models led by small-scale, low-impact fishers and fishmongers which are respectful of ecosystems and climate, while being profitable. NGOs and fishers’ organisations urge the European Commission and Member States to promote innovative and eco-friendly fishing to preserve ecosystems and support coastal communities.
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140 organisations call on new EU leadership to prioritise ocean health with new fund and ban on destructive activities
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New report: Fishing for a New Era – Small-scale, low-impact fishing shows the way.
1 October 2024
