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.

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