The Global Ocean Crisis

THE GLOBAL OCEAN CRISIS

The world’s oceans are home to an incredibly diverse array of life and are vital to human health, livelihood, and culture.

of our oxygen comes from the ocean.

50-70%

The ocean is the #1 source of protein for over 1 billion people.

Fishing is the MAIN livelihood for over

200 peopleMILLION

Despite these rich benefits, oceans, marine wildlife, and their ecosystems continue to be damaged by human activities.

e.g. tuna, swordfish, halibut, cod, flounder90% of big fish are gone due to overfishing.

Toxins from plastic degradation are eaten by marine animals and can lead to illness, death, or end up in our seafood.

Less than 2% of our oceans are protected even though the ocean accounts for

71% of the planet.

- SYLVIA EARLE

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Our actions over the next 10 years will determine the state of the ocean for the next 10,000 years.

CRITICAL ISSUES

OVERFISHINGOverfishing occurs when fish are caught faster than they can reproduce to replace themselves.

Destroys marine life’s physical environment.

Puts marine animals at risk of extinction.

Contributes to ocean pollution from boat waste.

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environmentAL EFFECTS

Increased cost of seafood and decreased variety.

Loss of jobs in the fishing industry.

Decreased tourism from loss of sea life and recreation.

How it affects US

How WE CAN HELPEat sustainably

• Bluefin tuna • Chilean seabass • Imported shrimp • Orange roughy • Shark

x Avoid: Fish Finder Fish 2 forkOnline list and rating system for sustainable seafood by the Marine Conservation Society.

Website dedicated to rating restaurants on their sustainable food options.

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PLASTIC POLLUTIONMassive amounts of plastic we use end up in the ocean.

Plastic waste not only entangles and kills sea life but it also makes its way up the food chain until it ends up on our plate.

environmentAL EFFECTS

animals die each year from eating or becoming tangled in plastic.

73.9M LBSof plastic are spread throughout the world’s ocean gyres.

400-1000 YRSis the time it can take for plastic bags to decompose. The chemical residues remain for years after.

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HOW IT AFFECTS US

Plastic toxins move up the food chain and end up on our plate.

Damages our water systems leading to huge costs for taxpayers.

Lost marine tourism from dirty beaches and oceans.

HOW WE CAN HELP

Bring your own mug

Refill a water bottle For less packagingInstead of using disposable cups

DON’T BUY bottled water

USE NON-PLASTIC CONTAINERS

e.g. glass or paper

Focus on reducing and reusing

BUY IN BULK

EXPANDING PROTECTED OCEAN AREASIt is crucial that we begin protecting vulnerable ocean habitats.

Protection can come in the form of marine protected areas (MPAs), national marine sanctuaries, and world heritage marine sites.

64% of the ocean is not part of any nation’s jurisdiction and are vulnerable to overfishing and habitat destruction.

1000% is how much marine life can grow in mass when protected in marine reserves.

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ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS

50% of Earth’s oxygen is provided by the ocean’s phytoplankton.

Food Security

How IT AFFECTS us

Community & Engagement

Environmental Awareness

Health

marine protected areas can improve:

Make your voice heard

How WE CAN HELPSPREAD THE NEWS

Contact your local policy MAKER

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ORGANIZATIONS LEADING CONSERVATION INITATIVES

OCEAN ELDERS

An independent group of global leaders that have come together to endorse and encourage ocean conservation initiatives.

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ONE WORLD ONE OCEAN

Aims to bring awareness through educational IMAX films and outreach programs, inspiring audiences to take action.

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THE TERRAMAR PROJECT

A non-profit organization enabling citizens to come together as a community to protect the high seas.

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WWF

Focuses on restoring and protecting marine ecosystems to support biodiversity, sustainable livelihoods, and economies.

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