This is a basic set of PowerPoint slides meant to help you in organising an event to raise awareness on Marine Biodiversity. The full text is in the notes at the bottom and please go to the website for more detailed information. www.cbd.int/idb/2012 Press F5 to see the animations www.cbd.int/idb/2012 how much life is in the sea? approx. 250,000 known marine species a) 250,000 species (not including some microbial life forms such as marine viruses) b) 1,000,000 species the Census of Marine Life suggests there could be at least 1,000,000 species c) 2,000,000 species some think 2,000,000 marine and coastal biodiversity ocean = 71% of the surface area of the globe ocean = 90% of the habitable space on the planet the blue whale is the largest animal ever to have lived on Earth billions upon billions of microorganisms coast continental shelf open ocean deep sea the human impact causes of decline over-fishing/hunting toxic pollution nutrient pollution dam construction coastal urbanization plastic debris non-native species noise the human impact negative effects warmer ocean more acidic ocean why we should care without life in the ocean, there would be no life on Earth What people are doing What can I do? Photo & painting competitions Conferences & events Teaching & training Raise awareness Websites Exhibitions Create excitement Film festivals Community action Multimedia shows Blogs and forums Protect life on Earth Living in harmony with nature www.cbd.int/2011-2020 www.facebook.com/UNBiodiversity
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