THE GLOBAL

OCEAN CRISIS

The worlds oceans are

home to an incredibly
diverse array of life and
are vital to human health,
livelihood, and culture.

50-70%

of our oxygen
comes from
the ocean.

The ocean is
the #1 source of
protein for over

1 billion people.

Fishing is the MAIN

livelihood for over

200

MILLION
people

Despite these rich

benefits, oceans,
marine wildlife, and
their ecosystems
continue to be damaged
by human activities.

90% of big fish are gone due to overfishing.

e.g. tuna, swordfish, halibut, cod, flounder

Toxins from plastic degradation are eaten

by marine animals and can lead to illness,
death, or end up in our seafood.

Less than 2% of our oceans are protected

even though the ocean accounts for
71% of the planet.

Our actions over the next

10 years will determine the
state of the ocean for the
next 10,000 years.
- SYLVIA EARLE

CRITICAL
ISSUES

OVERFISHING
Overfishing occurs when fish are
caught faster than they can reproduce
to replace themselves.

environmentAL EFFECTS
1

Destroys marine lifes physical environment.

Puts marine animals at risk of extinction.

Contributes to ocean pollution from boat waste.

How it affects US

Increased cost
of seafood and
decreased variety.

Loss of jobs
in the fishing
industry.

Decreased tourism
from loss of sea
life and recreation.

How WE CAN HELP

Eat sustainably
Fish Finder

Fish 2 fork

Online list and rating

system for sustainable
seafood by the Marine
Conservation Society.

Website dedicated to
rating restaurants on
their sustainable
food options.

LEARN MORE >

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x Avoid:

Bluefin tuna
Chilean seabass
Imported shrimp
Orange roughy
Shark

PLASTIC POLLUTION
Massive amounts of plastic we use end
up in the ocean.
Plastic waste not only entangles and kills
sea life but it also makes its way up the
food chain until it ends up on our plate.

environmentAL EFFECTS
1

73.9M LBS

400-1000 YRS

100,000

of plastic are spread

throughout the worlds
ocean gyres.

is the time it can take for plastic

bags to decompose. The chemical
residues remain for years after.

animals die each year

from eating or becoming
tangled in plastic.

HOW IT AFFECTS US

Plastic toxins move up

the food chain and
end up on our plate.

Damages our water

systems leading to huge
costs for taxpayers.

Lost marine tourism

from dirty beaches
and oceans.

HOW WE CAN HELP

Focus on reducing and reusing
Bring your
own mug

DONT BUY
bottled water

USE NON-PLASTIC
CONTAINERS

Instead of using
disposable cups

Refill a water bottle

e.g. glass or paper

BUY IN BULK
For less packaging

EXPANDING
PROTECTED OCEAN AREAS
It is crucial that we begin protecting
vulnerable ocean habitats.
Protection can come in the form of marine
protected areas (MPAs), national marine
sanctuaries, and world heritage marine sites.

ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
1
2
3

64%
50%
1000%

of the ocean is not part of any nations jurisdiction and

are vulnerable to overfishing and habitat destruction.
of Earths oxygen is provided by the
oceans phytoplankton.
is how much marine life can grow in
mass when protected in marine reserves.

How IT AFFECTS us
marine protected areas can improve:

Food
Security

Community &
Engagement

Environmental
Awareness

Health

How WE CAN HELP

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ORGANIZATIONS
LEADING
CONSERVATION
INITATIVES

OCEAN ELDERS
An independent group of global
leaders that have come together to
endorse and encourage ocean
conservation initiatives.
LEARN MORE

ONE WORLD ONE OCEAN

Aims to bring awareness through
educational IMAX films and
outreach programs, inspiring
audiences to take action.
LEARN MORE

THE TERRAMAR PROJECT

A non-profit organization
enabling citizens to come
together as a community to
protect the high seas.
LEARN MORE

WWF
Focuses on restoring and protecting
marine ecosystems to support
biodiversity, sustainable livelihoods,
and economies.
LEARN MORE

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http://5gyres.org/see_global_research/
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