Why is ocean life decreasing?

Many of the mangroves and sea grasses have been lost. In fact, mangroves are being lost two to five times faster than forests. Also, the oceans' tropical reefs have decreased by half and could all be lost by the year 2050. Much of this is due to warmer waters and acidification. read more

Take Action Against Marine Life Decline Marine life is being threatened by a variety of human activities that result in habitat loss, unsustainable fishing and water pollution. The good news is that there are steps we can take every day to help marine life recover and thrive. read more

Majority of the ocean life is situated in the corals which require certain temperature and conditions to thrive. But the increasing effects of global warming and temperature distortions affect them adversely. read more

Although the current rate of ocean acidification is higher than during past (natural) events, it’s still not happening all at once. So short-term studies of acidification’s effects might not uncover the potential for some populations or species to acclimate to or adapt to decreasing ocean pH. read more