Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions to Protect Oceans
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions is essential to mitigate the impacts of climate change on the world’s oceans. The ocean absorbs about 25% of carbon dioxide emissions from human activities, leading to ocean acidification and warming that threaten marine life and ecosystems.
By lowering emissions, we can slow the rate of ocean acidification and warming, helping to preserve marine biodiversity and ecosystem health. Additionally, reducing greenhouse gas emissions provides co-benefits for human health by decreasing air pollution from fossil fuel combustion.
Implementing policies and practices that promote renewable energy use and improve energy efficiency can reduce greenhouse gas emissions, safeguarding the health and resilience of the oceans for future generations.
