To better understand the mysteries of the world鈥檚 oceans, a team of scientists is using satellite imaging to map out, in unprecedented detail, one of the planet鈥檚 most iconic underwater ecosystems: the shallow coral reef.
Oceans and Marine Life
The Ocean Decade will harness, stimulate and empower interdisciplinary ocean research at all levels, to support the timely delivery of the data, information and knowledge needed to achieve a well-functioning ocean in support of all SDGs of the 2030 Agenda.
The marine realm is the largest component of the Earth鈥檚 system that stabilizes the climate and supports life on Earth and human well-being. That鈥檚 why the UN proclaimed the to support efforts to reverse the cycle of decline in ocean health.
Lack of funding is hampering the development of marine research and its valuable applications, according to a published by UNESCO鈥檚 Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission.
The course in the Philippines introduced participants to the key features of marine biology and environmental impacts of invasive species.
The mesopelagic zone of the ocean, between 200 and 1 000 metres down, is where lanternfish often group together, forming dense layers. In fact, these layers contain so many fish tightly packed together that they can actually reflect sonar beams. For many years, oceanographers believed that the layers of fish were actually the ocean bottom! This is just one misconception proving how important it is to know about the sea life inhabiting the ocean depths. FAO鈥檚 helps scientists and researchers identify the fish in the ocean鈥檚 mesopelagic zone.
Monitoring climate adaptation in Guatemala鈥檚 marine coastal zones聽
has created immersive digital experiences for its campaign. These four ecosystem-based 鈥渏ourneys鈥 show the magic of interconnected natural systems and inspire people to take action to protect these distinct ecosystems. The first is . This aquatic adventure informs and inspires people to conserve coral reef, seagrass and mangrove ecosystems. The campaign aims at reversing trends such as two-thirds of oceans being significantly and negatively altered by human activity.
Join 鈥檚 virtual, immersive journey through three unique but connected marine ecosystems 鈥 mangroves, seagrass and coral reefs 鈥 that are threatened by human activity.
The ocean and COVID-19
The health of the oceans is tied to our health. They provide most of the oxygen we breathe. They are a major source of food and medicine and . These are just some multiple reasons why we should celebrate every June 8 - to remind everyone of the major role the oceans have in everyday life. This year, under the theme 鈥淚nnovation for a Sustainable Ocean鈥, UN will host a full-day that will shed light on innovations from around the globe. Join the UN Secretary General, experts and celebrities.
The task is to create a short video about why the world needs to urgently support greater ocean protection and climate action. Participate at
A 鈥榖lue鈥 economy implies some measure of alignment between economic development and the health of the ocean. helps Seychelles, consisting of about 115 islands, strike that balance.
partner, Ocean Agency, invites parents and children to experience the ocean and its astounding life forms from their homes. Remote diving is the new remote working.
Outer聽Islands; Inner Sanctum