Global Cause
World Oceans Day
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Mapping the power of bathymetry in ensuring ocean sustainability
Beneath the ocean’s surface lies a world vital for our planet’s future. But to navigate these waters, we must first map them with what is known as bathymetry. A canvas of biodiversity lies hidden beneath the ocean’s surface. It’s a world shrouded in mystery, challenged by marine pollution, overfishing and degradation. As we explore solutions...
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From promise to prosperity: harnessing the blue economy for resilience and growth
Too many countries have built their economies with their backs to the ocean. Since more than one-third of the world’s population lives within 100 kilometres of the coast, we must embrace the ocean as an engine of prosperity. From fisheries and aquaculture to coastal tourism and transportation, the economic value of the ocean is conservatively...
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Protect blue ecosystems to secure the future of human and non-human populations
When it comes to our planet’s underwater blue ecosystems — kelp forests, coral reefs, seagrass meadows and mangroves — out of sight is often out of mind. However, this is changing. As we learn more about the ocean — currently, 80% remains unexplored and 91% of species unidentified — we come to appreciate that its...
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Promoting research about our ocean environments holds the key to ocean health
Climate change, melting ice masses, reductions in biodiversity and pollution are major threats to the health of our oceans. Academics at Northumbria University, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, are finding innovative ways to address ocean health challenges through interdisciplinary research. Interdisciplinary activity is a vital part of our research landscape and something I have been keen to nurture. It enables...
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How we respond to oil spills and work to prevent marine pollution worldwide
The power of collaboration can protect our oceans. We must all commit to preventing pollution and conserving marine resources for future generations through oil spill response and more. The ocean is a vital source of life and a cornerstone of our planet’s ecosystems. It feeds billions of people, covers over 70% of the Earth’s surface...
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Recycling is not enough: why reusable packaging can tackle the plastic crisis
Plastic pollution in our oceans is a devastating environmental crisis. This is only going to worsen unless we turn away from single-use plastics and adopt the reuse and refill revolution. One recent study estimated there are now 171 trillion plastic particles in our oceans — an ‘unprecedented’ level. A separate Eunomia study found that 12...
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Ocean Decade: building knowledge to create the ocean we want
The ocean is a vital resource that sustains life on our planet, but it is facing multiple threats, including climate, pollution and overfishing. World Oceans Day on the 8th of June is when the international community comes together to recognise the vital role the ocean plays for life on Earth. This year, the message is...