FACT:
1 billion
...number of people in developing countries who depend on fish for their primary source of protein
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Oceans are under stress. The Global Partnership for Oceans is a growing alliance of governments, international organizations, civil society groups, and private sector interests that will mobilize knowledge and financial resources to address threats to ocean health, resilience and productivity. Read More»
Key Issues
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Less than 2% of the ocean is legally protected but there are calls for as much as 10 percent to be set aside. -
With about 85% of fish stocks fully exploited, overexploited, depleted or recovering, it is high time to start protecting our oceans from overfishing. -
To appreciate the importance of oceans, countries first need support to understand their economic value. -
A number of experts from leading organizations weigh in on why governance lies at the heart of the oceans challenge. -
Aquaculture could play an even greater role in meeting the world’s protein needs if challenges can be overcome. -
While world trade in fish is a burgeoning business, there are calls for better governance through certification programs to help sustain the resource. -
By preventing a worsening ecological crisis in the Black Sea, a blueprint has emerged for fighting ocean pollution.
