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#sustainabledevelopment
OceanSaves supports the sustainable development goals and climate action which aims to improve quality of lives everywhere that are both vital to the present generation and for the future well-being of humanity.
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Read below the other articles about the purpose of sustainable development in the ocean.
A healthy ocean will benefit global sustainable development in a number of ways, finds a new report published today by the Nippon Foundation-Nereus Program.
#mangroves
OceanSaves aims to restore the coastal area. By planting mangroves, it will help in stabilizing coastline ecosystem and prevent erosion. There's a lot of benefits in planting and maintaining mangrove species. It can be home for many species, it can provide a better water quality, a shelter from the storm, and can be used as resources for humans and nursery grounds.
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Read below the other articles about the purpose of sustainable development in the ocean.
With the ability to store vast amounts of carbon, mangrove forests are key weapons in the fight against climate change, but they are under threat worldwide. Share these facts about mangroves and help protect the future of our planet.
Building social, economic and environmental resilience through the protection and rehabilitation of coastal greenbelts
This study generally aims to synthesize the best practices and challenges in mangrove rehabilitation in the Philippines, Myanmar, Japan, China and India. It employed an in-depth review of secondary information such as policy documents...
They store carbon, protect against flooding and create breeding grounds for fish. But these verdant, lush ecosystems are under threat.
#plastics
OceanSaves aims to collect plastics which cause harm to the marine ecosystem. Plastics are made of non-biodegradable materials and their increasing accumulation in the ocean has been a threat to the community and other living marine species . In addition, plastics are not made from any enzyme of a living organism and will not decompose in natural process. Plastic pollution in the ocean impacts the sea turtle, whale, seabirds, fish, coral reefs and other marine species and habitat.
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Read below the other articles about the purpose of sustainable development in the ocean.
Like many rapidly developing countries, the Philippines grapples with unsustainable plastic production/consumption and insufficient solid waste management infrastructure. A staggering 2.7 million tons of plastic waste are generated in the...
Based on a study by Jambeck et al. (2015), the Philippines ranked third as the world’s greatest plastic waste generator, with the second being Indonesia...
Do you know exactly what plastic number you should avoid and what number holds the biggest chance of damaging the environment?
Much of the planet is swimming in discarded plastic, which is harming animal and possibly human health. Can it be cleaned up?
#awareness
Ocean has a vital role in our daily lives. According to National Ocean Service, ocean produces half of the world's oxygen and absorbs 50 times more carbon dioxide than our atmosphere. A healthy ocean regulates the climate and help reduce the climate change impact. If the ocean environment continous to its current state, then the outcome will destroy the marine habitats, decreasing rate of biodiversity, impact the human health and safety etc.
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Read below the other articles about the purpose of sustainable development in the ocean.
Consumers are getting wiser about the products they use, the accompanying packaging and the overall impact on the environment.
Want to help stop plastic pollution and aid the environment? Here are 48 eco friendly products you can buy today to make an impact.
700 marine species are currently threatened with extinction due to the risk of ingesting or becoming entangled in plastic waste.
Although the ocean covers two-thirds of the surface of the Earth, it is surprisingly vulnerable to human influences such as overfishing, pollution from...
The remaining wilderness areas, mostly in the remote Pacific and at the poles, need urgent protection from fishing and pollution, scientists say
Break Free From Plastic's annual brand audit reveals which brands are responsible for the most plastic pollution. Here are the top polluters.
#cleanup
Human has a complex relationship in the marine ecosystem. It affects everyone's lives from which humans rely their food and transportation, influences the weather, moderates the climate and supplies freshwater and oxygen. Cleanup drive activities is one of the ways that we can do to reduce the increasing plastic pollution in our environment. Such activities will help to increase awareness to the community and be socially responsible to their wastes which society will benefit. OceanSaves encourages everyone to join the movement in cleaning and restoring the coastal areas around the globe.
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Read below the other articles about the purpose of sustainable development in the ocean.
This resource has students examine the link between economic growth/prosperity and the degradation of the environment. Focusing on Oxfam Education's Millenium Development Goal 7 (to ensure environmental sustainability), the lessons link the impact of...
Community cleanup is one of the best ways to not only cleanup the neighborhood, but to create awareness among the members of the community about a cleaner environment, and how to create one....
We used to have fresh air to breath, greenish surroundings and taste clear and clean water. Nowadays, tables have turned and we can see a big difference from a clean into a polluted environment.