Why Protect the Ocean?
The ocean is the largest ecosystem on Earth, and it is the planet’s life support system.
The ocean is essential for all life on Earth, including humans. To ensure a sustainable future, we must protect and preserve healthy marine ecosystems.
For far too long, people assumed that the ocean was limitless and immune to human impacts.
Only recently, scientists have come to understand the devastating impact and continued threat of human activities. Overfishing, climate change, pollution, habitat destruction, invasive species, and other forms of human exploitation have put our ocean at risk. No area has been left untouched.
“With every drop of water you drink, every breath you take, you’re connected to the sea.”
— Sylvia Earle
Now is the time to act.
Marine Conservation Institute works to defend our ocean by advocating for stronger protections, visualizing conservation in the Marine Protection Atlas, and strengthening marine protections through Blue Parks. We are working to save the ocean for all of us and future generations.
Each and every one of us can make a difference.