An ocean that spans over 70% of our planet’s surfaceplays a crucial role as a source of life and livelihood for humanity and all living beings on Earth.

A strong proof of its importance is the fact that produces at least half of the oxygen that people breathe and are home to the greatest biodiversity on our planet, explains the United Nations.

The ocean provides more than a billion people worldwide with the protein they need and is having a major impact on the economy as more than 1 billion people are projected to grow by 2030. 40 million jobs related to this sector.

However, despite all these incalculable advantages, Now the ocean needs more support than ever.

Given that 90% of marine fish populations are at risk, and 50% of coral reefs destroyedhumanity is depleting marine resources at an unsustainable rate.

“We must work together to create a new balance in which we do not exhaust all that it offers us, but rather restore its vitality and give it new life,” the UN says.

So world oceans day it is an occasion to recognize the crucial role they play in our daily lives.

“They are the lungs of our planet, providing us with vital food and medicine. They are a fundamental part of the biosphere. celebrate.

The purpose of this day is raise awareness human impact on the oceans, promote a global movement of support, and bring people together in a collaborative effort to manage our seas sustainably.

To this end, the United Nations is organizing an awareness-raising event on June 8 on the theme of 2023: “Planet-ocean: the currents are changing.

Organized by the United Nations Office of Legal Affairs, Division of Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea in collaboration with Oceanic Global, this event will highlight the wonders of the ocean as a vital source of life that sustains humanity and all living beings. living beings on earth.

The UN invites you to listen to opinion leaders, renowned advocates, institutional partners, community voices, entrepreneurs and industry experts discuss biodiversity and economic opportunities what gives the ocean.