Sustainable Development Goal 14: Life Below Water (CanopyLAB)

You might not constantly think about it, but oceans are a crucial part of the ecosystem that makes Earth habitable for humans. More than half of the oxygen we breathe comes from algae, and the oceans absorb a large amount of the carbon dioxide released by human activities, thus mitigating the impact of climate change. The oceans are also a crucial source of food and livelihood for humans. Yet today, the oceans face multiple threats including climate change, environmental degradation, pollution, and overfishing. In this course, you will learn about the important role oceans play, their current state of deterioration, and what you can do to improve it.