Prince Charles speech to Global Ocean commission

The video discusses the numerous threats facing the world's oceans, including overfishing, species extinction, habitat destruction, and climate change impacts like warming and acidification. It highlights the interconnectedness of marine and terrestrial environments, emphasizing the importance of marine ecosystem services for food security and livelihoods. A significant focus is on the alarming increase in plastic pollution, with 8 million tons entering oceans annually, affecting marine life and potentially leading to more plastic than fish by 2025. The video calls for urgent attention to these issues, citing UN estimates and the broader implications for both marine and human life.

What are some of the major threats faced by the world's oceans?

• Deforestation and air pollution

• Urbanization and soil erosion

• Nuclear waste and mining

• Overfishing and habitat destruction

How much plastic is estimated to enter the oceans each year?

• 1 million tons

• 5 million tons

• 8 million tons

• 10 million tons

What impact does plastic pollution have on marine mammals?

• It increases their population

• It causes them to migrate

• It leads to plastic accumulation in their guts

• It improves their habitat

By 2025, what is the predicted ratio of plastic to fish in the sea?

• 1 ton of plastic for every 2 tons of fish

• 1 ton of plastic for every 5 tons of fish

• 1 ton of plastic for every 3 tons of fish

• 1 ton of plastic for every 10 tons of fish

Which organization estimates the impact of plastic pollution on the environment?

• World Wildlife Fund

• Greenpeace

• World Health Organization

• United Nations Environment Programme