Human Wrongs Watch
8 June 2025 (United Nations)* — The ocean covers over 70% of the planet. It is our life source, supporting humanity’s sustenance and that of every other organism on earth.
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The ocean produces at least 50% of the planet’s oxygen, it is home to most of earth’s biodiversity, and is the main source of protein for more than a billion people around the world.
Not to mention, the ocean is key to our economy with an estimated 40 million people being employed by ocean-based industries by 2030.
Even though all its benefits, the ocean is now in need of support.
With 90% of big fish populations depleted, and 50% of coral reefs destroyed, we are taking more from the ocean than can be replenished.
We need to work together to create a new balance with the ocean that no longer depletes its bounty but instead restores its vibrancy and brings it new life.
Did you know?
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The ocean produces at least 50% of the planet’s oxygen.
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The ocean is key to our economy with an estimated 40 million people being employed by ocean-based industries by 2030.
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Oceans absorb about 30% of carbon dioxide produced by humans, buffering the impacts of global warming.
“Wonder: Sustaining what sustains us” is the theme for World Oceans Day 2025, a year marked by the UN Decade of Ocean Science and the celebration of the World Ocean Conference.
With this new vision, the day celebrates the wonder that the ocean inspires in us: its beauty, its mystery, and its vital role in our lives and on the planet.
This day reminds us of our deep connection with the sea and calls for its protection through decisions guided by curiosity, wisdom, and a commitment to collective well-being.
Visit the official UN World Oceans Day website!
Visit the official website to learn more about the International Day, find out about news and celebrations, or read the latest news and reports on the oceans. Official web
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Baher Kamal
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