THE GLOBAL
OCEAN CRISIS

The world’s oceans are home
to an incredibly diverse array of life and are vital to human health, livelihood, and culture.

of our oxygen comes from
the ocean. 50-70%

The ocean is the
#1 source of protein for over 1 billion people.

Fishing is the MAIN
livelihood for over 200people MILLION

Despite these rich benefits, oceans,
marine wildlife, and their ecosystems continue to be damaged by human activities.

e.g. tuna, swordfish, halibut, cod,
flounder 90% of big fish are gone due to overfishing.

Toxins from plastic degradation are
eaten by marine animals and can lead to illness, death, or end up in our seafood.

Less than 2% of our
oceans are protected even though the ocean accounts for 71% of the planet.

- SYLVIA EARLE “ ”
Our actions over the next 10 years will determine the state of the ocean for the next 10,000 years.

CRITICAL
ISSUES

OVERFISHING Overfishing occurs when fish
are caught faster than they can reproduce to replace themselves.

Destroys marine life’s physical environment.
Puts marine animals at risk of extinction. Contributes to ocean pollution from boat waste. 1 2 3 environmentAL EFFECTS

Increased cost of seafood
and decreased variety. Loss of jobs in the fishing industry. Decreased tourism from loss of sea life and recreation. How it affects US

How WE CAN HELP Eat
sustainably • Bluefin tuna • Chilean seabass • Imported shrimp • Orange roughy • Shark x Avoid:Fish Finder Fish 2 fork Online list and rating system for sustainable seafood by the Marine Conservation Society. Website dedicated to rating restaurants on their sustainable food options. LEARN MORE > LEARN MORE >

PLASTIC POLLUTION Massive amounts of
plastic we use end up in the ocean. Plastic waste not only entangles and kills sea life but it also makes its way up the food chain until it ends up on our plate.

environmentAL EFFECTS animals die each
year from eating or becoming tangled in plastic. 73.9M LBS of plastic are spread throughout the world’s ocean gyres. 400-1000 YRS is the time it can take for plastic bags to decompose. The chemical residues remain for years after. 100,000 1 2 3

HOW IT AFFECTS US Plastic
toxins move up the food chain and end up on our plate. Damages our water systems leading to huge costs for taxpayers. Lost marine tourism from dirty beaches and oceans.

HOW WE CAN HELP Bring
your own mug Refill a water bottle For less packagingInstead of using disposable cups DON’T BUY bottled water USE NON-PLASTIC CONTAINERS e.g. glass or paper Focus on reducing and reusing BUY IN BULK

EXPANDING PROTECTED OCEAN AREAS
It is crucial that we begin protecting vulnerable ocean habitats. Protection can come in the form of marine protected areas (MPAs), national marine sanctuaries, and world heritage marine sites.

64% of the ocean is
not part of any nation’s jurisdiction and are vulnerable to overfishing and habitat destruction. 1000% is how much marine life can grow in mass when protected in marine reserves. 1 2 3 ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS 50% of Earth’s oxygen is provided by the ocean’s phytoplankton.

Food Security How IT AFFECTS
us Community & Engagement Environmental Awareness Health marine protected areas can improve:

Make your voice heard How
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ORGANIZATIONS
LEADING
CONSERVATION
INITATIVES

OCEAN ELDERS An independent group
of global leaders that have come together to endorse and encourage ocean conservation initiatives. LEARN MORE

ONE WORLD ONE OCEAN Aims
to bring awareness through educational IMAX films and outreach programs, inspiring audiences to take action. LEARN MORE

THE TERRAMAR PROJECT A non-profit
organization enabling citizens to come together as a community to protect the high seas. LEARN MORE

WWF Focuses on restoring and
protecting marine ecosystems to support biodiversity, sustainable livelihoods, and economies. LEARN MORE

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