What is the most important function of the ocean?
The Ocean regulates the Earth climate. It regulates rain and droughts. Holding 97\% of the water of our planet, almost all rain that drops on land comes from the sea. The ocean absorbs CO2, to keep the carbon cycle, and accordingly temperatures on earth, in balance. It is like our global climate control system.
How does the ocean support life on Earth?
The ocean plays a fundamental role in supporting life on Earth by regulating our climate. It does this by storing and transporting huge amounts of heat, water and greenhouse gases (such as carbon dioxide). However, this comes at a cost to ocean health and therefore human health.
Why we should save the ocean?
A healthy ocean regulates climate and reduce climate change impacts. Ocean currents distribute heat across the globe, regulating temperature and weather. The ocean also absorbs over 90\% of the heat and approximately 30\% of carbon dioxide emissions produced by human activities.
Why is the ocean an important habitat?
Coastal and ocean habitats protect fish AND humans. Habitats such as wetlands and mangroves act as buffers against storms, helping to reduce flooding and protect coastal communities. This vital resource helps keep our fisheries sustainable, and our coastal communities resilient.
What do the oceans provide us?
The ocean provides us with the necessary resources to survive: oxygen, water, and food. Even if you do not eat seafood, fishmeal is used to feed poultry and pork, as well as to organically fertilize crops for millennia. Fish and other seafood are vital for good nutrition.
What do oceans give us?
How much life lives in the ocean?
An estimated 50-80\% of all life on earth is found under the ocean surface and the oceans contain 99\% of the living space on the planet. Less than 10\% of that space has been explored by humans.