Brain Booster for UPSC & State PCS Examination (Topic: World Ocean Day)

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World Ocean Day was celebrated on June 8, 2023. By Resolution 63/111 of 5 December 2008, the UN General Assembly designated 8 June as World Oceans Day.

The purpose of the Day is to inform the public of the impact of human actions on the ocean, develop a worldwide movement of citizens for the ocean, and mobilize and unite the world’s population on a project for the sustainable management of the world’s oceans.

The ocean covers over 70% of the planet. It is our life source, supporting humanity’s sustenance and that of every other organism on earth.
The ocean produces at least 50% of the planet’s oxygen, it is home to most of earth’s biodiversity.
It is the main source of protein for more than a billion people around the world.
Ocean is key to our economy with an estimated 40 million people being employed by ocean-based industries by 2030.

Oceans Day was first declared on 8 June, 1992 in Rio de Janeiro at the Global Forum, a parallel event at the UNCED which provided an opportunity for NGOs and civil society to express their views on environmental issues.

This initiative has these following goals:

A clean ocean: Where sources of pollution are identified and reduced or removed.
A healthy and resilient ocean: Where marine ecosystems are understood, protected, restored and managed.
A productive ocean: Supporting sustainable food supply and a sustainable ocean economy.
A predicted ocean: Where society understands and can respond to changing ocean conditions.
A safe ocean: Where life and livelihoods are protected from ocean-related hazards.
An accessible ocean: With open and equitable access to data, information and technology and innovation.
An inspiring and engaging ocean: Where society understands and values the ocean in relation to human wellbeing and sustainable development.

SDG Goal 14 is about conserve and sustainably using the oceans, seas and marine resources. It aims to:

By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution.
Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels.
By 2030, increase the economic benefits to Small Island developing States and least developed countries from the sustainable use of marine resources, including through sustainable management of fisheries, aquaculture and tourism.