Seven Good Reasons to Protect the Sea!

We have to protect the sea, but why? 
The ocean here gives us seven major ecological functions.

 

Water as a climate control system

We call it a blue planet, and it’s not without a reason. This is because 70 percent of the Earth’s surface is covered with water. If we don’t have water, life can’t exist on this planet. However, the world’s oceans also have an even greater impact on climate. This is because the average temperature or temperature increases through the characteristics of absorbing and releasing solar energy slowly. It’s had a big impact on the weather. Extreme climate phenomena can increase as climate change occurs.

CO2 as a greenhouse gas bunker

Not only natural variation, but also human input, for example. CO2 is combined by the marine ecosystem. If you destroy this system, 30 percent more greenhouse gases will be released into the atmosphere and climate will change dramatically. As greenhouse gases increase, they accumulate in the atmosphere of the Earth’s protective membrane. When greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and methane are compressed, they act like a barrier. It takes the sun’s rays back to Earth and it gets caught as if it’s in a greenhouse

Water flow as a thermostat

The ocean is exposed to numerous currents that greatly affect the temperature of the Earth. They are propelled by wind, lunar gravity, and temperature-dependent circulation. Warm golf currents deliver warmth and cold, thus keeping the temperature balanced. For example, the absence of a Gulf stream means the temperature of northern and central Europe.For example, it makes it sink much deeper. If we don’t have a global circulation system, storms, rain and droughts will make life and food production in some areas much more difficult.

The sea as a guardian

The sea can be accompanied by many dangers. It also has essential protection features. Coral reefs, mangrove forests, lake meadows, and deep seal gardens are not only beautiful. They also provide coastal protection from storms, tsunamis and rising sea levels. Active marine protected areas account for 2% of the total area. Marine reserves are often negotiated, but in many cases their existence is limited only on paper. The sea protects and feeds us. But to address these challenges, we need available space to maintain a biological balance.

Credit: VON SANDRA CZADUL