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Taking Back The Ocean, Inc.

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By Alexander Kozul-Wright, Researcher, Third World Network: The key takeaway from June’s Ocean Conference was that the UN remains committed to relying on incremental change to protect maritime resources, with private sector firmly in charge.

The ocean’s importance cannot be overstated. It is the planet’s largest biosphere, hosting up to 80% of all life on earth. It generates 50% of the oxygen we breathe and absorbs one-quarter of all carbon dioxide emissions, essential for climate and weather regulation. And it is also economically vital, with roughly 120 million people employed in fisheries and related activities, mostly for small-scale enterprises in developing countries.

Taking Back The Ocean, Inc.

Taking Back The Ocean, Inc.

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