
What is World Ocean Day? - World Economic Forum
Jun 2, 2023 · World Oceans Day on 8 June is highlighting the global movement '30x30' which aims to safeguard at least 30% of the world’s land, waters and ocean by 2030.
World Oceans Day: Seaweed solutions tackling climate change | World ...
Jun 7, 2023 · World Oceans Day is on 8 June. The theme this year is Planet Ocean: Tides are changing. Ocean warming due to climate change has reached record levels, impacting marine ecosystems and …
World Ocean Day: Here's how we can better protect our seas
Jun 7, 2023 · On this year's World Ocean Day, Young Global Leaders outline how we can better protect our seas – for the benefit for the planet and those who rely on it.
World Oceans Day photo competition winners showcase the wonders …
Jun 17, 2022 · The United Nations World Oceans Day (UNWOD) Photo Competition calls on photographers to share their snapshots of our blue planet. The theme for 2022 of 'Revitalization: …
Land or water: Which is home to more animals and plants? | World ...
Jun 15, 2022 · Overall, the world is home to an estimated number of 8.8 million species with around 1.7 million of them already being identified and described. To further highlight the importance of marine …
Why sustainable aquaculture is essential to feed the world
Mar 30, 2023 · Blue foods, which are sourced from oceans, seas, rivers and lakes, are the most highly traded food products in the world. Not only do these foods provide livelihoods for millions of people, …
World Oceans Day: Visualizing the human impact on the ocean economy
Jun 8, 2020 · In fact, the annual gross marine product of the oceans is comparable to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of countries, coming in at $2.5 trillion per year—making it the world’s eighth …
Climate crisis and human activity is affecting our oceans. Here's how ...
Mar 1, 2023 · Oceans are on the frontline of the climate crisis due to the central role they play in regulating the Earth’s climate by absorbing excess heat from emissions. These images from the …
What is Earth Day? When is it in 2026? And what happens? | World ...
Mar 18, 2026 · Earth Day 2026 is on April 22. It’s a day of raising awareness and people taking action in the fight against climate change and environmental degradation.
Microplastics everywhere: Are we facing a new health crisis? | World ...
Feb 19, 2025 · Microplastics are now in the land, sea and air, across the food chain and in the human body. Some experts think we're in the midst of a plastic health crisis.