This June 8, the United Nations marked World Oceans Day with a compelling message: it's time to \"open minds, ignite senses, and inspire possibilities\" for safeguarding our planet's marine life.
A striking video showcased during the event encapsulated the day's theme, urging the global community to combat the \"out of sight, out of mind\" mentality that threatens our oceans.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stressed the ocean's vital role in sustaining life on Earth, while highlighting the numerous challenges it faces from human activities.
\"Climate change is triggering rising seas and threatening the very existence of small island developing states and coastal populations,\" Guterres stated.
He further addressed the dire consequences of ocean acidification on coral reefs and how increasing sea temperatures have led to more extreme weather events. The UN also pointed out that overfishing and other harmful practices are hastening the degradation of the world's marine ecosystems.
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