The oceans of the world, with their temperature, chemical composition, ocean currents, and living things, drive the Earth system inhabited by all human beings. However, up to 40% of the world's oceans are currently considered "seriously affected" by human activities, including pollution, depletion of fisheries, and loss of coastal habitats. Each year, the number of plastic bags consumed worldwide is 500 billion; every...

The oceans of the world, with their temperature, chemical composition, ocean currents, and living things, drive the Earth system inhabited by all human beings. However, up to 40% of the world's oceans are currently considered "seriously affected" by human activities, including pollution, depletion of fisheries, and loss of coastal habitats. Each year, the number of plastic bags consumed worldwide is 500 billion; every...