How much do you know about the ocean? Did you know that it produces at least 50% of the oxygen we breathe through marine phytoplankton? Or that it is key to limiting global warming as it absorbs one-third of the CO2 produced by human beings? Knowing about and being aware of how important the ocean is to life on Earth and our own well-being and survival is called being Ocean Literate.

To find out more about Ocean Literacy and the importance of the Ocean in our lives check out these initiatives and projects.

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