CLEAN : Oceana NGO calls for "strong mandates" from governments to protect oceans at UN conference

The video discusses the need for strong government mandates to manage fisheries sustainably and protect coastal ecosystems. It highlights the alarming effects of climate change on oceans, such as warming, acidification, and reduced oxygen levels, which threaten food security and livelihoods, especially in tropical regions. The oceans are presented as a vital resource for sustainable, micronutrient-rich protein, emphasizing the potential for producing seafood meals sustainably if managed correctly.

What are some of the key actions governments are encouraged to take for ocean sustainability?

• Reduce oceanic research funding

• Increase plastic production

• Promote coastal habitat destruction

• Implement strong mandates for sustainable fisheries

How is climate change affecting the oceans?

• Oceans are becoming more nutrient-rich

• Oceans are unaffected by climate change

• Oceans are becoming warmer, more acidic, and less oxygenated

• Oceans are becoming colder and more oxygen-rich

Which regions are most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change on oceans?

• Mountainous regions

• Polar regions

• Desert regions

• Tropical regions

What makes wild-caught fish from the ocean a sustainable food source?

• They require large amounts of fresh water

• They need extensive land for production

• They are produced with minimal fresh water and no land

• They are not sustainable at all

How many seafood meals could be sustainably produced daily if oceans were managed properly?

• 5 billion

• 2 billion

• 1 billion

• 500 million