A healthy ocean is essential to our very existence and all life on Earth. It is humanity’s greatest #ClimateAction ally, the world’s largest ecosystem and home to nearly a million known species. Yet, heating, pollution, acidification and oxygen loss pose severe threats to the ocean’s health. Despite the critical importance of protecting it, decades of irresponsible exploitation have led to an alarming level of degradation. To #SaveOurOcean, consumer pressure and individual actions —such as refusing plastic cutlery and straws, participating in beach clean-ups and eating seafood only from sustainable fisheries— are key. Yet, real change needs to come from companies, investors, policymakers and governments. Everyone can use their voice and their choices to safeguard #OurCommonFuture. ➡️ Swipe through for more key facts about the threats facing our ocean and why we must #ActNow to protect it. 📸: unesco