By linking their MPAs, regions could build climate resilience, reverse biodiversity loss, and support communities
The ocean plays an essential role in sustaining life on our planet. Covering nearly three-fourths of the globe, it is home to nearly a quarter of the world’s known species and many more yet to be discovered. It is a source of livelihood for coastal communities and Indigenous peoples, who have successfully conserved the sea’s biodiversity for millennia, using knowledge passed down through generations. And it provides billions of dollars in economic benefits to countless stakeholders. But harmful human activities and a changing climate are increasingly threatening the ocean’s health.
Connecting Marine Protected Areas Can Improve Ocean Health | The Pew Charitable Trusts
The ocean plays an essential role in sustaining life on our planet. Covering nearly three-fourths of the globe, it is home to nearly a quarter of the world’s known species and many more yet to be discovered. It is a source of livelihood for coastal communities and Indigenous peoples, who have successfully conserved the sea’s biodiversity for millennia, using knowledge passed down through generations. And it provides billions of dollars in economic benefits to countless stakeholders. But harmful human activities and a changing climate are increasingly threatening the ocean’s health.
Connecting Marine Protected Areas Can Improve Ocean Health | The Pew Charitable Trusts