The oceans are the main thermal regulator on the planet, endowed with immense biodiversity, processing nutrients through their natural cycles, and still providing a wide range of jobs that benefit millions of people.<\/p>\n
Often called \u00a0the lung of the world, the oceans provide much of the oxygen necessary for sustaining life on the planet, and absorb the excess of carbon dioxide that is released into the Earth\u2019s atmosphere.<\/p>\n
Despite its grandeur\u2014three quarters of the Earth\u2019s surface is covered by seas and oceans\u2014its ability to withstand human activities has been causing concern and is being debated by regulatory agencies, NGOs, and by groups concerned with the sustainability and preservation of the planet.<\/p>\n
Essential to life, the oceans face several threats posed by human beings, such as exterminating fishing, predatory hunting for marine treasures, pollution, climate change, and overwhelming dumping of huge amounts of garbage.<\/p>\n\n\t\t