They cover two-thirds of Earth, playing a vital role in providing us with oxygen, regulating the climate and removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. But our oceans—and the turtles, whales, sharks and other marine life that call them home—are in trouble. If not slowed, climate change over the next few centuries could lead to marine biodiversity loss unlike anything Earth has seen in 252 million years. We still have time to protect and conserve our oceans. Defenders of Wildlife is focused on solutions and restoring and protecting the places that wildlife and people can’t live without. We must keep our oceans healthy – for wildlife and for us.
Learn More: https://defenders.org/oceans
Video Transcript: Oceans cover more than 70% of the planet.
They are the key to all life on Earth…
They provide us with oxygen and regulate our climate by removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere – important to people and to wildlife.
Our oceans are filled with unique and essential species – whales, sea otters, sharks, turtles, fish, and countless others.
An incredible 80% of the planet’s biodiversity can be found in our oceans.
But despite the incredible array of life, our oceans are in serious trouble.
Pollution, plastics, climate change, acidification, and over-exploitation all threaten marine animals and ecosystems.
We still have time to protect and conserve oceans.
Defenders of Wildlife is focused on solutions and restoring and protecting the places that wildlife and people can’t live without.
We must keep our oceans healthy – not just for marine life, but for the future of all life.
Learn more about how we’re defending oceans. Visit defenders.org
