Importance of Oceans

The Oceans are the life blood of our Earth. Oceans cover over two-thirds of our blue planet. Oceans play a crucial role in our lives. Everybody depends on the oceans because it is one of the biggest resource for life on earth. Here is a look at the importance of oceans and why it is vital to protect and conserve such a valuable resource:

·        Oceans play an important part in the health and survival of all life. The ocean plays a life-giving role for not only people but also for the environment as it supports a multitude of life forms

·         The ocean connects people across the Earth, no matter where we live.

·       The oceans are essential to food security as it daily feed people. They are a significant source of
nutrition.



·         Oceans play a vital role in the climate system. It powers our climate as it regulate our climate.

·         Oceans produce at least half of all our Earth’s oxygen supply

·         It is the source of our freshwater

·         It offers a pharmacopoeia of potential medicines

·        Aesthetically it is home to a myriad of wildlife and provides us with spectacularly beautiful landscapes and provides immeasurable inspiration

·         It provides an array of recreational enjoyment opportunities

·         It also provides mineral and energy resources

·         It shapes the Earth’s characteristics

We depend on the ocean for our wellbeing. Oceans are the heartbeat of the planet, without oceans, life would definitely cease to exist. A healthy ocean definitely means a healthy planet. It is therefore important to conserve the diversity of oceanic life. Sustaining the ocean is undeniably important and we must do our utmost best to conserve and protect this vitally precious natural resource.

 Every time I slip into the ocean, it's like going home – Sylvia Earle.

Source:

http://www.un.org/en/events/oceansday/