Life Below Water

Goal 14

Global processes that keep Earth habitable for humans are propelled by the ocean. The sea is ultimately responsible for providing and regulating all of human needs, including rainwater, drinking water, weather, climate, coastlines, much of our food, and even the oxygen in the air we breathe.

Careful management of this vital global resource is important for a sustainable future. Our ocean’s preservation must always come first. The health of our planet and the health of our population depend on marine biodiversity. To decrease overfishing, marine pollution, and ocean acidification, marine protected zones must be well-managed, well-resourced, and subject to laws.