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Ocean Health

Why is ocean health important for human well-being?

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The ocean is our planet’s largest ecosystem. It covers 71% of the Earth’s surface and contains about 97% of the Earth’s water (IPCC, 2019). Almost 2.4 billion people live within 100 km of the ocean globally and interact directly with it regularly (United Nations Ocean Conference). Unfortunately, our global ocean faces numerous pressures that affect […]

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Environment, Health, Lifestyle, Science, Sustainability
Microplastics in the sea are accumulating at an alarming rate.

Microplastics In The Sea: Is There A Way Out?

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Microplastics in the sea have become one of the biggest threats to our planet. Millions of tons of plastic waste continue to make their way to our oceans every year. It takes years for plastic to degrade in the environment. However, when it degrades it breaks down into tiny pieces and remains in the ecosystem indefinitely. Unfortunately,

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Environment, Innovation, Science, Technology
Mangroves on the coastline

Oceans and Climate Change

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The relationship between oceans and climate change often forms key talking points when discussing environmental sustainability. For example, phrases such as ‘the sea levels are rising’, ‘oceans are getting hotter’ or ‘glaciers are melting’ are constantly perpetuated. It is important to understand how much our oceans mean, and how we can ensure their survival into

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Environment, Science, Sustainability
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