This is particularly disastrous given that the ocean takes up the largest part of our planet and serves as the home to many organisms, including the algae that provides most.
The ocean is currently suffering from the impacts of human damage including pollution, acidification, species loss, and more.
This could prove particularly catastrophic given that the ocean takes up the largest part of the planet and serves as the home to many organisms, including the algae that provides around half of the oxygen on Earth.
[5] Coral reefs provide a vital part of the ocean ecosystem, serving as the habitat to many species and protection for the coastline from erosion and storms.
[8][9] Mangrove forests, like coral reefs, are essential for protecting the coastlines and providing a habitat for various aqueous creatures [1].
Wetland scientist Robin Lewis has spent the past few decades restoring mangrove forests.
[16] Various cities, states, and countries have placed bans on single use plastic with marine protection often cited as a primary reason.