8 June: World Oceans Day

• 08 Jun 2022

The World Oceans Day is observed to remind people of the importance of the oceans and the major role they play in everyday life.

• This year’s theme for the observation is “Revitalization: collective action for the ocean”.

Importance of Oceans

• The ocean covers over 70% of the planet. It is our life source, supporting humanity’s sustenance and that of every other organism on earth.
• The ocean produces at least 50% of the planet’s oxygen, it is home to most of earth’s biodiversity, and is the main source of protein for more than a billion people around the world.
• The ocean is key to our economy with an estimated 40 million people being employed by ocean-based industries by 2030.

Concerns

• With 90% of big fish populations depleted, and 50% of coral reefs destroyed, we are taking more from the ocean than can be replenished.