Ocean Conservation and Management

Oceans cover over 70% of the Earth's surface and contain a diverse array of species, habitats and ecosystems. As many as 100 million species live in our oceans, contributing to a rich biodiversity far exceeding that found on land. Marine extinction risk has ramped up rapidly in the past 50 years, to converge upon the level of risk seen on land. People use and benefit from oceans and coasts in a number of important ways - through recreational activities, coastal living, tourism, fishing, shipping