The Importance of Oceans in Achieving Global Sustainability

Title

The Importance of Oceans in Achieving Global Sustainability

Creator

Ghosh, Oindrilla; Kumar, Binod

Description

Oceans regulate climate, support fisheries, and drive trade, yet they face pressures from pollution, warming, and overexploitation. Their vast ecosystems absorb carbon, stabilize weather, and provide habitats for countless species. Healthy seas underpin food security by supporting billions of people who rely on seafood for protein and livelihoods. Coral reefs, mangroves, and seagrasses buffer coastlines, protecting communities from storms and erosion while sustaining tourism and recreation. Ocean governance, science- based management, and regional cooperation are essential to curb illegal harvesting, reduce bycatch, and improve marine protected areas. Transitioning to sustainable fisheries, clean energy, and circular waste systems can relieve stress on marine habitats. Restoring coastal habitats enhances biodiversity, supports nutrient cycles, and sequesters carbon. Public awareness, equitable access to resources, and inclusive decision- making turn scientific insight into practical, long- term benefits for all nations. 2026, IGI Global Scientific Publishing.

Source

Smart Technologies for Ocean Conservation: Innovations in the Protection and Sustainable Use of the Seas;pp.65-88

Date

01-01-2026

Publisher

IGI Global

Coverage

Ghosh O., Christ University, India; Kumar B., Radha Govind University, India

Rights

Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library

Relation

ISBN: 979-833735883-3; 979-833735881-9;

Format

online

Language

English

Type

Book chapter

Identifier

https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3373-5881-9.ch003

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