About 71% of the surface of the Earth is covered by the ocean, which also holds 97% of the planet’s water. It is essential for creating oxygen, regulating the global climate, and supporting a wide variety of habitats.
A significant fraction of the oxygen on Earth is produced by marine plants. They produce around half of the oxygen that we inhale. Some of the planet’s most productive ecosystems include coral reefs, mangroves, seagrass beds, and kelp forests, which offer vital habitats, breeding grounds, and nurseries for many marine species.
However, humankind has had a substantial
