Celebrating World Oceans Day: Revitalizing The Marine Ecosystem With Technology-Driven Engineered Reefs To Accelerate CO2 Capture
IBM News, Thursday, June 8,2023
Every year on June 8th, World Oceans Day provides a global platform to raise awareness about the value of our oceans and the critical need for their protection. One thing is for certain: oceans are vital to our existence.
Oceans cover 70% of the Earth's surface and is home to up to 80% of all life in the world. Oceans also generate 50% of the oxygen we need, absorb 25% of all carbon dioxide emissions, and capture 90% of the excess heat generated by these emissions. However, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, increasing greenhouse gas emissions are affecting the health of the ocean (e.g. warming and acidifying seawater), so reducing the ocean's ability to absorb carbon dioxide and safeguard life on the planet.