The health of our oceans is declining fast! A recent study from The International Programme on the State of the Ocean is warning that the oceans are facing multiple threats.
Not only is climate change an issue, but also overfishing, pollution and run-off are increasing the speed at which these oceans are dying.
The study claims “conditions are ripe for the sort of mass extinction event that has afflicted the oceans in the past.”
Not the kind of news we want to be hearing!
For years we have been taking the ocean for granted; it has been protecting us from the worst effects of climate change.
Coral reefs are suffering the most from the higher temperatures and also being weakened by overfishing and pollution.
IPSO is publishing a set of five papers that urge world governments to do the following:
- Stop factories from contributing to the increase of carbon dioxide.
- Focus the management of fisheries to stop overfishing.
- Create a priority list for tackling the chemicals that cause the most harm.
- Negotiate a new agreement for sustainable fishing in the high oceans.
What will you do to help keep the oceans healthy? Leave a comment below with your ideas!