Ocean Acidification
Ocean acidification has been called the osteoporosis of sea life because of how it is weakening animal shells.
Plastic Pollution
90% of ocean trash is plastic. One of the most serious threats to the Earth is plastic pollution.
Watersheds
What role do watersheds play in the water we drink locally and the ocean’s health around the world?
Fisheries
The ocean regulates our climate, provides recreational opportunities, is an important source of protein worldwide, and the primary source of the oxygen we breathe.
Biodiversity
Sanctuaries
More than 10% of our land in the US is protected in national parks, wilderness areas or wildlife refuges; however, less than 1% of our ocean is protected.