Ocean Biodiversity and Coral Reefs

Oceans' Wonders

• In the last 50 years, humans have finally reached the moon, but have also lost over 90% of the ocean's biodiversity.
• The ocean's coastlines are home to massive shoals of fish, including the anchovy, which is the most abundant fish species in the world.

Coral Reefs

• Coral reefs cover less than 1% of the ocean floor but are home to a quarter of all marine species.
• Coral reefs are crucial for the ecosystem, providing food and shelter for many species, and protecting coastlines from erosion and storms.
• However, due to climate change, coral reefs are dying at an alarming rate, with 90% of the world's coral reefs expected to be gone by 2050.

Sharks

• Sharks are crucial to the ecosystem, preying on species that might otherwise overpopulate and harm the ecosystem.
• However, due to overfishing and finning, shark populations have decreased by over 90% in the past 50 years.

Kelp Forests

• Kelp forests are found in cooler waters and are home to a diverse array of marine life, including sea otters, which are crucial to the ecosystem.
• Sea otters prey on sea urchins, which if left unchecked, can overpopulate and destroy kelp forests.
• Kelp forests are also important carbon sinks, absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

Sea Life

• The ocean is home to a vast array of marine life, including whales, dolphins, and sea turtles.
• Many of these species are threatened or endangered due to human activities such as overfishing, pollution, and climate change.

Conservation Efforts

• Marine protected areas are crucial for the conservation of marine life, providing a safe haven for species to thrive.
• However, only a small percentage of the ocean is currently protected, and more needs to be done to protect the ocean and its inhabitants.

Hope for the Future

• There are examples of successful conservation efforts around the world, such as the recovery of the marine ecosystem in "Atacama" in South America.
• If we take action to protect the ocean and its inhabitants, there is hope for the future, and the ocean can continue to thrive and support life on Earth.

Oceans' Wonders

• Humans have lost over 90% of the ocean's biodiversity in the last 50 years.
• Anchovy is the most abundant fish species in the world and is found in massive shoals along coastlines.

Coral Reefs

• Coral reefs cover less than 1% of the ocean floor but are home to a quarter of all marine species.
• Coral reefs provide food and shelter for many species and protect coastlines from erosion and storms.
• 90% of the world's coral reefs are expected to be gone by 2050 due to climate change.

Sharks

• Sharks are crucial to the ecosystem, preying on species that might otherwise overpopulate and harm the ecosystem.
• Shark populations have decreased by over 90% in the past 50 years due to overfishing and finning.

Kelp Forests

• Kelp forests are found in cooler waters and are home to a diverse array of marine life, including sea otters.
• Sea otters prey on sea urchins, which if left unchecked, can overpopulate and destroy kelp forests.
• Kelp forests are important carbon sinks, absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

Sea Life

• The ocean is home to a vast array of marine life, including whales, dolphins, and sea turtles.
• Many marine species are threatened or endangered due to human activities such as overfishing, pollution, and climate change.

Conservation Efforts

• Marine protected areas are crucial for the conservation of marine life, providing a safe haven for species to thrive.
• Only a small percentage of the ocean is currently protected, and more needs to be done to protect the ocean and its inhabitants.

Hope for the Future

• Successful conservation efforts, such as the recovery of the marine ecosystem in "Atacama" in South America, provide hope for the future.
• If action is taken to protect the ocean and its inhabitants, the ocean can continue to thrive and support life on Earth.