Ocean Conservation Is an Untapped Strategy for Fighting Climate Change

WORLD RESOURCES INSTITUTE

Mangroves in Benin. Such vegetation provides an important 

buffer from the ravages of ocean storms and currents. Photo credit - Ji-Elle. 

The ocean contributes $1.5 trillion annually to the overall economy and assures the livelihood of 10-12 percentof the world’s population. But there’s another reason to protect marine ecosystems—they’re crucial for curbing climate change. More here.