The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals were created by the United Nations Member States in 2015. This agenda is a blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future. The agenda consists of seventeen goals, which are an urgent call for action by all countries in a global partnership.

The goal that I would like to focus on for this post is goal number fourteen. Life below the water. The goal is to conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development. Earth’s surface consists of 71% water. That means our planet is mostly water, which means we need to take care of it in order to survive. 

Before COVID-19 Ocean Acidification continues to threaten marine environments and ecosystem services. A 100 – 150% rise in ocean acidity is projected by 2100 affecting half of all marine life. Global Marine Key Biodiversity areas covered by protected areas increased from 30.5% in 2000 to 46% in 2019. 

The good news is that from the drastic reduction in Human Activity brought about by COVID-19 may be a chance for oceans to recuperate. 

More than three billion people on this earth rely on the ocean for their livelihoods and more than 80% of the world merchandise trade by volume is carried by sea. It is important that we take keeping our oceans clean and following the rules seriously. 

Ninety-seven countries signed the agreement on port state measures, the first binding international agreement on illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing.

For more information about what Sustainable Development Goals History are click here.

For more information on Goal 14: Life Below The Water click here.

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