Today is the International Day for Biological Diversity! What a wonderful world we live in, shaped and sustained by the extraordinary diversity of life on Earth. From the tiniest plankton to the largest whales, marine biodiversity regulates our climate, feeds billions, produces over half the oxygen we breathe, and holds untold potential for medicine, innovation, and resilience. But this foundation is crumbling. We’re living through the Earth’s 6th mass extinction event, losing species at 10–100 times the natural rate. In just 50 years, wildlife populations have declined by a staggering 75%. Habitat destruction, overexploitation, climate change, and pollution are pushing entire ecosystems toward collapse. We are not separate from nature, we are a part of it. When biodiversity declines, our health, food security, and future are all at risk. Let today be a reminder: we must respect, protect, and repair the diversity of life that we depend so heavily on. #BiodiversityDay #Oceans #Expl...