Ocean Pollution

The ocean covers two-thirds of the Earth and plays a vital role in climate regulation, absorbing over 90% of the world's heat.

• Rising ocean temperatures lead to coral bleaching, glacier destruction, and sea-level rise.
• In 2024, ocean surface temperatures were nearly 1 degree Celsius warmer than the 20th century average.
• About 75% of coral reefs have been affected by coral bleaching.
• More than 3 billion people depend on the ocean for food, energy, and millions of jobs.
• Estimated 75 to 199 million tonnes of plastic currently exist in oceans.
• Each year, 8 to 10 million metric tons of plastic enter oceans (about 0.5% of the world’s ....