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“I urge governments and all stakeholders to commit to the conservation and sustainability of the oceans through innovation and science.”
<\/span>– Antonio Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General. [1]<\/span><\/p>

Oceans are the lung of the planet, and just like the human lung, if it gets hurt or collapses the entire body will collapse. <\/span>Over the years, the oceans were depleted and polluted, affecting the safety of living organisms and the earth. Therefore, oceans are now in need of our support.<\/span><\/p>

The Concept of World Oceans Day<\/span><\/h2>

The concept of World Oceans Day was first proposed in 1992 at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro. <\/span>On 5 December 2008, the United Nations General Assembly declared June 8 as World Oceans Day.
<\/span>This day is celebrated as a reminder of the importance of the oceans in our daily lives, to highlight the impact of human actions on oceans, and create a global movement to unite the peoples of the world on a project for the sustainable management of the world’s oceans. [2]<\/span><\/p>

The Importance of Oceans<\/span><\/h2>

The ocean covers more than 70% of the planet, therefore, it is home to most of Earth’s biodiversity and the main source of protein for more than a billion people around the world. <\/span>Oceans produce at least 50% of the planet’s oxygen and absorb about 30% of (CO2) produced by humans, mitigating the impacts of global warming. <\/span>The oceans also regulate the climate and temperature, making the planet hospitable to diverse forms of life. [1]<\/span><\/p>

In addition, oceans are key to the economy, with an estimated 40 million people being employed in ocean-based industries by 2030. [1]<\/span><\/p>

World Oceans Day 2021<\/span><\/h2>

In 2017, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development 2021-2030; referred to as “the Ocean Decade”, to stimulate ocean science and knowledge generation to reverse the declines in the state of the ocean system while catalyzing new opportunities for sustainable ocean use. [1]<\/span><\/p>

Therefore, last year’s theme: “The Ocean: Life and Livelihoods”, is particularly important, as it marks the beginning of this decade, and aimed to strengthen international cooperation to develop scientific research and innovative technologies that can connect ocean science with the needs of society. [1]<\/span><\/p>

World Oceans Day 2022<\/span><\/h2>

This year’s theme is: “Revitalization: Collective Action for the Ocean”. <\/span>This is the first hybrid celebration of the annual event, hosted in-person at the UN Headquarters in New York and broadcast live. It will shed light on communities, ideas, and solutions that are working together to protect and revitalize the ocean and everything it sustains. [2]<\/span><\/p>

Important Facts and Statistics<\/span><\/h2>