The Ocean is our planet’s most influential but least understood ecosystem –a complex web of interacting species upon which all life depends for food, climate; even the air we breathe. Our planet is 70 percent water and to protect this vital natural resource from the threats of global warming, habitat destruction, over-fishing and pollution, we will need a much better understanding of the diversity
of marine life. Such information is not only invaluable for protecting species from extinction but can also help and improve the sustainability of global food and energy supplies. Waves of Change – The Legacy that we leave to future generations depends on the decisions that we make today to preserve, protect and explore the threatened diversity of the Earth’s greatest ecosystems.
