Critical decade: We have 10 years to save our great barrier reef
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World Oceans Day
June 5, 2023 | 7 reading min.
On June 8th, we're celebrating World Oceans Day to raise awareness of an ecosystem that is being destabilized by our actions
That vast expanse of water, the all-encompassing, soothing blue that calms our worries, the rush of everyday life, and anxiety about the future, needs our support more than ever. We are reminded of this on World Oceans Day.
It was at the Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit in 1992 that world leaders first recognized the need for a designated day of awareness of ocean’s role in our planet and our daily life. It was not until 2008 that the UN declared June 8 to be World Oceans Day, to be celebrated officially from that year on. Since then, events have been structured around a theme each year, in order to create awareness of how imperative it is for the world's population to protect and sustainably manage them
We enjoy the ocean’s water in all areas: life, leisure, sport, transportation, economy, and biodiversity. 70% of the planet is covered by the oceans and they produce at least 50% of the Earth's oxygen. They are our lungs. The oceans are key to the reabsorption of carbon dioxide and the stability of climates and seasons. They provide us with a large percentage of the protein we consume and are ultimately the driving force of life on our planet.
However, due to climate change, plastic pollution, and other consequences of human activity, our oceans continue to be threatened and their ecosystem is destabilized. Ocean currents are being altered and this can cause a domino effect of negative consequences for the planet.
At Orca, we defend the oceans, which we consider our home. We believe that the health of humanity and our oceans go hand in hand. We believe that we are responsible for its protection and that it is our duty to safeguard it for future generations.
That is why we are committed to minimizing our impact as much as possible and ensuring the highest standard of sustainability. Of the many battles we have left to fight, we have focused our range of action on one mission: that of eliminating plastics from the oceans. This commitment extends to our entire supply chain.
At Orca and through sports, the healing and meditative powers of the ocean are made more accessible. Whether you surf, swim or dive, the ocean gives you a unique opportunity to feel one with nature. It is a treasure that must be protected; it is our home.
Photo credit: Flavian Couvreur
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