With a GMP (Gross Marine Product) of $2.5 trillion a year, the ocean is the world’s 7th largest economy
So what’s the bottom line?
Coral reefs that benefit over 850 million people will likely disappear within 35 years at current rates of warming.Marine species populations have declined by nearly 50% in the last four decades.More than a billion people rely on fish as a source of food.
Decisive action is needed to keep the ocean economy afloat.
Set national action plans and invest to implement the UN Sustainable Development Goal on restoring ocean health.As agreed in Paris, drive efforts to limit the global temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius and avoid the worst impacts of climate change.Protect at least 30% of the ocean by 2030 to safeguard nature, food security and livelihoods.
