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| Oceans are an amazing part of our planet. Covering 70 percent of Earth’s surface, the ocean contains 99 percent of the living space on the planet and supports nearly 50 percent of all species on Earth. Our lives require healthy oceans for oxygen, food, jobs, medicines and more. Oceans also provide us with opportunities to learn, relax and enjoy nature.
Oceans may seem vast and endless, but human activity is impacting every part of our waters and putting the health of our oceans in jeopardy. There is a solution. Governments, organizations, businesses, communities and individuals can work together to protect more of the ocean, restore habitats and make wise decisions about ocean use. The Nature Conservancy is working toward a future of healthy oceans that support plants, animals and people for generations. We focus our work on:
We all have a shared responsibility to protect our oceans: to use only what we need, make smarter choices about what we use, and pass on healthy oceans that will continue to support future generations. Find out what you can do to keep oceans healthy. |
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| Images (left to right, top to bottom): Lagoon at the Palmyra Atoll © Robert Schallenberger; Clown fish in anemone © Daniel and Robbie Wisdom, Scientists © David Wachenfeld/Triggerfish Images |
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