New Initiative Aims to Quadruple Ocean Protection in 5 Years
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📰 The quick summary: A pioneering initiative called Revive Our Ocean launches to help communities accelerate ocean protection and reach the goal of safeguarding 30% of the world’s oceans by 2030.
📈 One key stat: Only 8% of the world’s oceans are currently protected, despite nearly every country committing to protect 30% by 2030.
💬 One key quote: “If we save the sea, we save our world” says Sir David Attenborough in Ocean with David Attenborough.
1️⃣ The big picture: The newly launched Revive Our Ocean initiative aims to dramatically increase marine protected areas worldwide to safeguard ocean health. Led by Dynamic Planet and National Geographic Pristine Seas, this first-of-its-kind program will initially focus on seven countries including Indonesia, Mexico, and the UK. The initiative provides communities with practical tools and expert guidance to create effective marine protected areas. By supporting local efforts and highlighting economic benefits, the program aims to quadruple ocean protection in the next five years to meet global conservation goals.
2️⃣ Why is this good news: Marine protected areas deliver multiple economic benefits, with profits reaching billions of dollars in some regions through increased tourism and fishing. Local communities engaged in fishing and tourism activities see direct economic gains when marine life rebounds. The initiative proves that conservation and economic prosperity can work together, dispelling myths that protected areas only benefit biodiversity at the expense of jobs and income. The program’s community-led approach ensures sustainable solutions that work for everyone involved.
3️⃣ What’s next: The initiative will begin work in seven target countries, providing communities with an “MPA How-To” guide and access to marine protection experts. A series of short films will showcase successful marine protected areas through real-world testimonies from tourism leaders, fishers, mayors and heads of state. The upcoming feature film Ocean with David Attenborough, premiering May 6th in London, will further highlight the urgent need for ocean protection.
Read the full story here: EcoWatch – Revive Our Ocean Initiative Aims to Increase Marine Protected Areas to Cover 30% of World’s Oceans by 2030
