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SDG 14 - Life Below Water - Sustainable Development Goals

 

TL;DR: SDG 14 – Life Below Water

  • SDG 14 aims to conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources for sustainable development.

  • Oceans cover 70% of the Earth and are critical for oxygen production, climate regulation, food, jobs, and cultural significance.

  • Key threats include overfishing, pollution (especially plastics), and ocean acidification caused by carbon emissions.

  • Marine ecosystems are fragile and diverse, with millions of species—yet human activities have severely disrupted this balance.

  • Fully implementing SDG 14 would restore fish stocks, reduce pollution, support coastal communities, and build ecosystem resilience.

  • Individuals can help by reducing plastic waste, choosing reef-safe products, consuming sustainable seafood, and supporting ethical marine tourism.

In 2015, leaders from 193 different countries agreed on 17 global goals they felt the world needed to achieve by 2030. Goal 14 Life Below water focuses on the cons...

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