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World Ocean Day 2020: Here is Why Ocean is Significant For The Survival of Humans
As we observe the World Ocean Day today, here we tell you the importance of the ocean in the lives of humans.
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World Ocean Day 2020
World Ocean Day is an annual observance day which is celebrated on June 8th. It aims at educating people about the importance of this water body that covers almost 71 per cent of our planet and also encourage people to protect the ocean. This year, the theme of the World Ocean Day is "Innovation for a Sustainable Ocean." Here we give you enough reasons why you should be protective towards the ocean.
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Regulates Climate on Earth
Oceans are responsible for weather regulation. Ocean currents help in transportation of warm water from the equator to the poles and cold water from the poles to the tropics. Without this natural phenomena, only a few places on the earth will be habitable and the rest of the places will experience extreme climate.
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Significant Source of Protein-Based Food
Non-vegetarian foods are the major source of protein, a body-building nutrient. And, a major part of this non-veg food (fishes) come from oceans. That is why the ocean is considered important for survival.
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Sustains an Abundance of Life
Ocean is home to a large number of species (more than 300,000). And, these organisms play a vital role in maintaining the chain of the ecosystem.
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Creates Job Opportunities
According to the data of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), approximately 59.6 million people globally, are engaged in fisheries and aquaculture.