“Our lives are tied to the ocean. If its sick, we can not stay healthy”
This latest Featured Video was produced by edeos – digital education and is a beautifully-animated journey through the oceans, from mangrove forests to the deepest, darkest depths. The short feature is an insightful and captivating learning experience for both kids and adults, mixing fun facts about marine life with the formidable reality of how unsustainable fishing practices and discarded plastics are impacting them.
Did you know these facts about our oceans:
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- Mangrove forests help to protect the coastlines
- The ocean absorbs 50 times more greenhouse gases than the atmosphere
- The ocean is close to 6 miles at its deepest
- Fish populations have already dropped by 90%
To learn more, watch the full video above.
Fortunately, as a diver and ambassador for the ocean planet, you have the ability to make a difference. By joining a Dive Against Debris™ survey, you can join the movement and take important steps to help protect the ocean that you care about. Find out more in this article.
